How to say "audacity" in Japanese

• 傍若無人ぼうじゃくぶじんCommon
  na-adjective, no-adjectiveCovers audacity as outrageously bold behavior carried out as if no one else were around. A four-character idiom for ignoring everyone's presence; suits describing arrogant, inconsiderate conduct in public settings.
  傍若ぼうじゃく無人むじんの振る舞ふるまいだね。↗

  They are cutting loose.
• オーダシティ
  nounThis is simply the name of the Audacity audio-editing software, not a translation of the trait. Use it only when referring to that program; it is never the word for bold or shameless behavior.
• 厚顔こうがん
  noun, na-adjectiveRenders audacity as impudent shamelessness—nerve or effrontery in the face of others. Fits contexts where someone's barefaced, unembarrassed attitude draws criticism, such as making shameless demands.
• 鉄面皮てつめんぴ
  na-adjective, no-adjectiveEmphasizes brazenness and thick-skinned shamelessness rather than boldness itself. Suits describing someone impervious to embarrassment or reproach; for pure audacity, 傍若無人 or 厚顔 is usually the better choice.

For the behavior sense of 'audacity' use 傍若無人 or 厚顔; 鉄面皮 stresses brazen shamelessness; 「オーダシティ」 is only the name of the audio-editing software, never a translation of the trait.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 傍若無人ぼうじゃくぶじんbehaving outrageously as though there were no one around
• オーダシティAudacity (audio editor)
• 厚顔こうがんimpudence
• 鉄面皮てつめんぴimpudence
• おしauthority