How to say "disrespect" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 失敬しっけいnoun, suru verb, na-adjective, transitive verbDisrespect as everyday rudeness or impertinence — a rude remark or manner. The common word of these, it is the natural choice when someone's words or behavior simply strike you as rude.
- godan verb, transitive verbSlang for the verb 'to disrespect': to dis someone — to insult or speak ill of them. A borrowing of English 'dis', it fits casual talk about badmouthing or putting a person down.
- 不敬ふけいnoun, na-adjectiveDisrespect as irreverence or impiety — toward gods, religion, or what is held sacred — rather than everyday rudeness; for ordinary discourtesy it is seldom the word you want.
- noun, na-adjectiveDisrespect as slighting: making light of someone, treating them as unworthy of serious regard; it also covers neglect. Choose it when the sense is ignoring or undervaluing a person rather than insulting them.
- ｄｉｓディスnoun, suru verbThe noun side of the slang: a diss, or dissing — disrespectful talk aimed at a person, taken from English. Use it for dissing as such, not for rudeness in general.
For everyday rudeness or impertinence the common choice is 失敬; 不敬 is irreverence toward the sacred, 「ないがしろ」 is slighting or neglecting someone, and slangy 'dissing' is 「ディスる」 (verb) or ｄｉｓ (noun).
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