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
Pronounced: soguwanai
不適切
Pronounced: futekisetsu
What does "improper" mean?
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adj Not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.
"It would be improper to discuss the case with the press."
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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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