synonym Comparative
不謹慎
VS
不覚
Differences Between "不謹慎" and "不覚"
Option A
不謹慎
Meaning
indiscretion, impudence, irreverence, thoughtlessness
Reading
ふきんしん (fukinshin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
被災地でパーティーをするのは不謹慎だ。
It's inappropriate to hold a party in a disaster-stricken area.
Option B
不覚
Meaning
carelessness, indiscretion, blunder, losing consciousness
Reading
ふかく (fukaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
不覚にも、途中で居眠りをしてしまった。
Carelessly, I dozed off midway.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(indiscretion, impudence, irreverence, thoughtlessness)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 不謹慎: Used when someone's words or actions are inappropriate, especially in a serious or solemn situation, showing a lack of consideration or respect. (TPOをわきまえず、軽率な言動をすること。特に、厳粛な状況で配慮が足りないこと。)
- 不覚: Often used in the phrase 「不覚にも」 (fukaku ni mo) to express regrettable carelessness or a momentary lapse of judgment. Can also refer to fainting. (不注意や判断の一時的な過ちを後悔する際に「不覚にも」という形でよく使われる。失神を指す場合もある。)
- 不謹慎: Used when someone's words or actions are inappropriate, especially in a serious or solemn situation, showing a lack of consideration or respect. (TPOをわきまえず、軽率な言動をすること。特に、厳粛な状況で配慮が足りないこと。)
- 不覚: Often used in the phrase 「不覚にも」 (fukaku ni mo) to express regrettable carelessness or a momentary lapse of judgment. Can also refer to fainting. (不注意や判断の一時的な過ちを後悔する際に「不覚にも」という形でよく使われる。失神を指す場合もある。)
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