Japanese word

不適切

Pronunciation

Romajifutekisetsu

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveinappropriate

Example

その発言は不適切です。so no hatsu gen wa fu teki setsu de su

That comment is inappropriate.

Illustration for 不適切 (inappropriate)

More examples

その広告には不適切な表現が含まれています。so no kō koku ni wa fu teki setsu na hyō gen ga fuku ma re te i ma su

The advertisement contains inappropriate wording.

Core concept

It marks something as failing to fit the situation, purpose, or accepted standard, so it is not suitable for that context.

Common phrases

  • 不適切な発言fu teki setsu na hatsu gen

    inappropriate remark

  • 不適切な行動fu teki setsu na kō dō

    inappropriate behavior

  • 不適切な表現fu teki setsu na hyō gen

    inappropriate wording

  • 不適切に対応するfu teki setsu ni tai ō su ru

    respond inappropriately

Similar words

不適当futekitō: It is unsuitable for the purpose, situation, or standard being considered.
不相応fusōō: It is out of keeping with a person's position, circumstances, or expected level.
不謹慎fukinshin: It does not show the care and restraint expected in a serious or public setting.

Definition in Japanese

場面や目的に合わず、ふさわしくないさま。ba men ya moku teki ni a wa zu fu sa wa shi ku na i sa ma

Word origin

不適切 (futekisetsu) is a Sino-Japanese word made from 不 (fu, "not"), 適 (teki, "fit"), and 切 (setsu, "close or exact"), so it describes something that does not fit the situation.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese public notices, 不適切 (futekisetsu) often indicates that conduct or wording fails a social or practical standard without making a stronger accusation.

Other meanings

  • improperna-adjective
  • unsuitablena-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 不適切さfutekisetsusainappropriatenessnoun

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