Japanese symbol for “inappropriate”
不謹慎
ふきんしん
Romaji: fukinshin
imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent
In Japanese, inappropriate is 不謹慎, read ふきんしん (fukinshin).
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Meanings
- adj-na, n imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “inappropriate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不適切 | ふてきせつ futekisetsu | unsuitable; inappropriate; improper |
| 不相応 | ふそうおう fusouou | unsuited; inappropriate; improper |
| 場違い | ばちがい bachigai | out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb |
| 不穏当 | ふおんとう fuontou | improper; inappropriate; unjust |
| 可笑しい | おかしい okashii | wrong; unsuitable; improper |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | unclear; obscure; indistinct |
| 不安 | ふあん fuan | anxiety; uneasiness; worry |
| 不足 | ふそく fusoku | insufficiency; deficiency; shortage |
| 不満 | ふまん fuman | dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure |
| 不可能 | ふかのう fukanou | impossible |
| 不思議 | ふしぎ fushigi | wonderful; marvelous; strange |
| 謹慎 | きんしん kinshin | self restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitence |
| 謹厳 | きんげん kingen | stern; grave; solemn |
| 慎重 | しんちょう shinchou | careful; cautious; prudent |
See also: Chinese symbol for “inappropriate”.
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