不格好(ぶかっこう)

ぶかっこう
na-adjective
awkward-looking; ungainly; clumsy
descriptive
1. awkward-looking; ungainly; clumsy; misshapen
Describes something that looks awkward, unshapely, or lacking in grace. Can refer to physical appearance, posture, movements, or the shape of objects. Often used affectionately or self-deprecatingly rather than harshly.
不格好(ぶかっこう)だけど心(こころ)を込(こ)めて作(つく)った。
It's clumsy-looking, but I made it with all my heart.
不格好(ぶかっこう)な形(かたち)のおにぎりを子供(こども)が握(にぎ)ってくれた。
The child made me a misshapen rice ball.
初(はじ)めてスケートをした時(とき)は不格好(ぶかっこう)な滑(すべ)り方(かた)で恥(は)ずかしかった。
The first time I went skating, my ungainly way of skating was embarrassing.

Usage

A な-adjective. The 不(ぶ) prefix negates 格好(かっこう) (appearance, shape), literally meaning 'not good-looking.' Often used with a warm, endearing tone — a 不格好(ぶかっこう) handmade gift or effort is typically seen as charming rather than ugly.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 不器用(ぶきよう): clumsy, unskillful — describes a person's lack of dexterity or social grace, not appearance
  • ダサい: uncool, unfashionable — informal; focused on style and trendiness

Related Words

Compare: 不器用(ぶきよう) (clumsy (dexterity, not appearance))
Compare: ダサい (uncool, unfashionable)
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