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VocabJLPT N4

discourtesy

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verbな-AdjectiveExpression

Definitions

1. discourtesy
2. impoliteness
3. excuse me
4. to leave

This word expresses rudeness or impoliteness, and is used both as an apology ("Excuse me / I'm sorry to bother you") and as a polite way to take one's leave. You'll hear it when someone needs to interrupt, enter a room, or say goodbye in a formal or semi-formal setting. It is an essential phrase for everyday polite communication in Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Leaving in the middle of a meeting is rude.

Sentence 2

Isn't that kind of a rude question?

Sentence 3

That question might have been too rude.

Sentence 4

I apologize for the late reply.

Sentence 5

Not responding is just rude!