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inappropriate in Japanese

inappropriate in Japanese is そぐわない, 不適切, 場違い — inappropriate means not suitable or fitting for the particular situation, time, or place.

inappropriate in Japanese

そぐわない
adj
Pronounced: soguwanai
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
不適切
adj
Pronounced: futekisetsu
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
場違い
adj
Pronounced: bachigai
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
不相応
adj
Pronounced: fusōō
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

What does "inappropriate" mean?

  1. adjective Not suitable or fitting for the particular situation, time, or place.
    "Cracking jokes at a funeral is clearly inappropriate."
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inappropriate in a sentence

  • Cracking jokes at a funeral is clearly inappropriate.
  • He wore inappropriate clothing for the formal dinner.

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What is "inappropriate" in Japanese?

"inappropriate" in Japanese is そぐわない, 不適切, 場違い. inappropriate means: Not suitable or fitting for the particular situation, time, or place.

How do you pronounce そぐわない?

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

How do you use "inappropriate" in a sentence?

Example: "Cracking jokes at a funeral is clearly inappropriate." In Japanese, "inappropriate" is そぐわない, 不適切, 場違い.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "inappropriate": そぐわない, 不適切, 場違い, 不相応.

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