Japanese word

非常識

Pronunciation

Romajihijōshiki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveunreasonable

Example

そんな考えは非常識です。so n na kanga e wa hi jō shiki de su

That idea is unreasonable.

Illustration for 非常識 (unreasonable)

More examples

相手の事情を考えずに急かすのは非常識です。ai te no ji jō o kanga e zu ni se ka su no wa hi jō shiki de su

It is unreasonable to rush someone without considering their circumstances.

Core concept

Describes 非常識 (hijōshiki, "unreasonable") as a break from shared standards of sensible behavior or judgment.

Common phrases

  • 非常識な要求hi jō shiki na yō kyū

    unreasonable demand

  • 非常識な発言hi jō shiki na hatsu gen

    thoughtless remark

  • 非常識な行動hi jō shiki na kō dō

    unreasonable behavior

Similar words

不合理fugōri: Describes a judgment or action that lacks a sensible basis.
理不尽rifujin: Describes a demand or action that ignores fairness or reason.
無分別mubunbetsu: Describes a lack of good judgment and self-control in behavior or decisions.
無謀mubō: Describes an action or plan that ignores serious risks.

Definition in Japanese

社会通念や常識に反していて、分別を欠くさま。sha kai tsū nen ya jō shiki ni han shi te i te bun betsu o ka ku sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 非常識 (hijōshiki, "unreasonable") combines 非 (hi, "not") with 常識 (jōshiki, "common sense"), formed from 常 (jō, "usual") and 識 (shiki, "knowledge or judgment").

Usage tips

  • 非常識 (hijōshiki) usually criticizes a person, idea, or action as violating common sense or social expectations, so it is stronger than merely calling it unusual.

Other meanings

  • absurdna-adjective
  • thoughtlessna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 非常識さhijōshikisaunreasonablenessnoun

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