場違(ばちが)い

ばちがい
na-adjective, noun
out of place, inappropriate
descriptive
1. out of place, inappropriate for the setting
Not suited to the situation, atmosphere, or social context. Describes someone or something that doesn't fit in.
場違(ばちが)いな服装(ふくそう)で来(き)てしまった。
I came wearing something out of place for the occasion.
こんな高級(こうきゅう)レストランは場違(ばちが)いな気(き)がする。
I feel out of place in such a fancy restaurant.
真剣(しんけん)な会議(かいぎ)の中(なか)で場違(ばちが)いな冗談(じょうだん)を言(い)ってしまい、気(き)まずくなった。
I made an inappropriate joke during a serious meeting and it got awkward.

Writing

場(ば) (place/scene) + 違(ちが)い (difference/mistake). Literally "place-mismatch."

Usage

Used as a na-adjective: 場違(ばちが)いな + noun. Describes a mismatch between a person, action, or item and the social setting. Often used self-referentially when feeling uncomfortable in an environment.

Common patterns

Related Words

Compare: 季節外(きせつはず)れ (out of season)
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Added 2026.2.8 13:52 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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