synonym Comparative
ぞんざいな
VS
不躾
Differences Between "ぞんざいな" and "不躾"
Option A
ぞんざいな
Meaning
rude, rough, careless, crude, disrespectful
Reading
ぞんざいな (zonzaina)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は客に対してぞんざいな言葉遣いをしたので、上司に怒られた。
He used rude language towards a customer, so his boss got angry at him.
Option B
不躾
Meaning
impolite, rude, impertinent
Reading
ぶしつけ (bushitsuke)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
不躾な質問で恐縮ですが、お名前を伺ってもよろしいでしょうか。
I apologize for the rude question, but may I ask your name?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rude, rough, careless, crude, disrespectful)"?
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使い分け解説:
- ぞんざいな: Primarily used to describe someone's manner, speech, or attitude that is rough, impolite, or disrespectful, lacking proper care or consideration. Can also refer to careless handling of objects. (言動が乱暴で、相手への配慮や丁寧さを欠いている様子)
- 不躾: Often used when apologizing for one's own rudeness or an action considered rude. Can describe an action (不躾な質問 - rude question) or a person (不躾な人 - rude person). よく自分の言動が失礼であるとわびる際に「不躾ながら」という形で使われる。
- ぞんざいな: Primarily used to describe someone's manner, speech, or attitude that is rough, impolite, or disrespectful, lacking proper care or consideration. Can also refer to careless handling of objects. (言動が乱暴で、相手への配慮や丁寧さを欠いている様子)
- 不躾: Often used when apologizing for one's own rudeness or an action considered rude. Can describe an action (不躾な質問 - rude question) or a person (不躾な人 - rude person). よく自分の言動が失礼であるとわびる際に「不躾ながら」という形で使われる。
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