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improper in Japanese

improper in Japanese is そぐわない, 不適切 — improper means not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.

improper in Japanese

そぐわない
adj
Pronounced: soguwanai
不適切
adj
Pronounced: futekisetsu

What does "improper" mean?

  1. adj Not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.
    "It would be improper to discuss the case with the press."
  2. adj Not in keeping with accepted standards of behaviour; indecent.
    "The comedian's jokes were considered improper for a family show."
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improper in a sentence

  • It would be improper to discuss the case with the press.
  • Wearing trainers to the formal dinner felt improper.
  • The comedian's jokes were considered improper for a family show.

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What is "improper" in Japanese?

"improper" in Japanese is そぐわない, 不適切. improper means: Not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.

How do you pronounce そぐわない?

"improper" in Japanese is そぐわない, pronounced "soguwanai".

How do you use "improper" in a sentence?

Example: "It would be improper to discuss the case with the press." In Japanese, "improper" is そぐわない, 不適切.

Are there other ways to say "improper" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "improper": そぐわない, 不適切.

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