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非常識

ひじょうしき

N2inconsiderate · lacking common sense

Examples

夜中に大声を出すのは非常識だと注意されました。

相手の事情を聞かずに非常識だと決めつけないでください。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 非常識 is read as ひじょうしき and means inconsiderate or lacking common sense.
  • Basic usage: It can describe conduct as inconsiderate or warn against labeling someone without hearing about their circumstances.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Inconsiderate conduct at night
    • 非常識: I was warned that shouting in the middle of the night was inconsiderate. Example: 夜中に大声を出すのは非常識だと注意されました。
  • Labeling someone without hearing about their circumstances
    • 非常識: Do not label someone as lacking common sense without hearing about their circumstances. Example: 相手の事情を聞かずに非常識だと決めつけないでください。

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