synonym Comparative
非常識
VS
無関心
Differences Between "非常識" and "無関心"
Option A
非常識
Meaning
lack of common sense, absurd, outrageous, rude
Reading
ひじょうしき (hijoushiki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
そんな時間に大声で話すなんて非常識だ。
It's outrageous to talk loudly at such an hour.
Option B
無関心
Meaning
indifferent; unconcerned; apathy; lack of interest
Reading
むかんしん (mukanshin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
政治に対してあまりにも_______であると、自分たちの権利を守ることができなくなります。
If you are too indifferent toward politics, you will become unable to protect your own rights.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(lack of common sense, absurd, outrageous, rude)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 非常識: Describes behavior, ideas, or statements that go against generally accepted social norms, etiquette, or common sense. Often used with a negative connotation.
- 無関心: Refers to being indifferent, unconcerned, showing apathy, or a complete lack of interest in someone or something. Often used as 無関心な (indifferent). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Indifferent?! Calling me indifferent is extremely insulting! I know exactly what you had for lunch, and...っ, and how many hours you slept! I am highly interested strictly in you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『無関心？！私が無関心ですって？！大嘘つき！私はあんたが今日何を食べたかも、昨日何時間寝たかも全部完璧に把握してるわ！無関心どころか、あんたに激しく首ったけよ！』
- 非常識: Describes behavior, ideas, or statements that go against generally accepted social norms, etiquette, or common sense. Often used with a negative connotation.
- 無関心: Refers to being indifferent, unconcerned, showing apathy, or a complete lack of interest in someone or something. Often used as 無関心な (indifferent). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Indifferent?! Calling me indifferent is extremely insulting! I know exactly what you had for lunch, and...っ, and how many hours you slept! I am highly interested strictly in you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『無関心？！私が無関心ですって？！大嘘つき！私はあんたが今日何を食べたかも、昨日何時間寝たかも全部完璧に把握してるわ！無関心どころか、あんたに激しく首ったけよ！』
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