不躾(ぶしつけ)

ぶしつけ
na-adjective, noun
rude; blunt; impolite
1. rude; impolite; ill-mannered
Lacking proper manners or etiquette, behaving in an inappropriate way.
不躾(ぶしつけ)な態度(たいど)だ。
That's a rude attitude.
そんな不躾(ぶしつけ)な態度(たいど)は失礼(しつれい)だ。
Such rude behavior is disrespectful.
不躾(ぶしつけ)な質問(しつもん)で申(もう)し訳(わけ)ありませんが、おいくつですか。
I'm sorry for the impolite question, but how old are you?
2. blunt; abrupt; forward
Being direct or forward in a way that disregards social conventions.
不躾(ぶしつけ)ながらお聞(き)きします。
I hope you'll forgive me for asking directly.
不躾(ぶしつけ)ながら一(ひと)つお伺(うかが)いしたいことがあります。
I know this is forward of me, but there is something I would like to ask.
不躾(ぶしつけ)なお願(ねが)いで恐縮(きょうしゅく)ですが、ご検討(けんとう)いただけますでしょうか。
I'm sorry for the presumptuous request, but would you be able to consider it?

ETYMOLOGY:
不(ぶ) (not) + 躾(しつけ) (discipline, training in manners) - literally "lacking discipline/training"

USAGE PATTERNS:

  • 不躾(ぶしつけ)ながら〜 - polite preface meaning "I know this is forward, but..."
  • 不躾(ぶしつけ)な質問(しつもん) - impolite/forward question
  • 不躾(ぶしつけ)なお願(ねが)い - presumptuous request

REGISTER:
Often used in formal contexts as a self-deprecating acknowledgment before asking something potentially inappropriate or personal.

RELATED:

  • 失礼(しつれい) - rude, impolite
  • 無礼(ぶれい) - rude, disrespectful
  • 遠慮(えんりょ)がない - lacking restraint

Related Words

Synonym: 失礼(しつれい) (rude (general))
Synonym: 無礼(ぶれい) (rude (stronger))
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Added 2026.1.20 21:57 · Revised 2026.4.19 16:06
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