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傍若無人

ぼうじゃくぶじん

N1arrogant · overbearing

Examples

彼は店内で傍若無人に振る舞い、皆を困らせた。

傍若無人な態度では周囲の信頼を失う。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 傍若無人 and read ぼうじゃくぶじん, it describes acting arrogantly as though no one else were present or mattered.
  • Basic usage: It applies to disruptive behavior in a store and conduct that destroys others' trust.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Not healthy confidence
    • The expression is critical because the person ignores other people's presence and inconvenience.

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