無礼(ぶれい)

ぶれい
noun, adjective (na)
rude, impolite, discourteous
1. rude, impolite, discourteous
Lacking courtesy or respect. A somewhat formal or literary way of describing rude behavior.
無礼(ぶれい)な態度(たいど)をとった。
He behaved rudely.
無礼(ぶれい)を承知(しょうち)で申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
I say this knowing it may be rude.
A set phrase used before saying something potentially offensive.
目上(めうえ)の人(ひと)に対(たい)して無礼(ぶれい)な言葉(ことば)を使(つか)うのは許(ゆる)されない。
Using disrespectful language toward a superior is unacceptable.

USAGE: More formal and literary than 失礼(しつれい) (rude, impolite). 無礼(ぶれい) carries a stronger, more serious tone and implies a deeper breach of social etiquette.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 無礼(ぶれい)な態度(たいど): rude attitude
  • 無礼(ぶれい)な振(ふ)る舞(ま)い: rude behavior
  • 無礼(ぶれい)を働(はたら)く: to behave rudely
  • 無礼(ぶれい)を承知(しょうち)で: knowing it may be rude
  • 無礼(ぶれい)講(こう): a drinking party where rank is set aside

CONTRAST: 無礼(ぶれい) (rude, stronger) vs. 失礼(しつれい) (impolite, milder/everyday).

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