1.
informal; unofficial; off the record
Not officially recognized, sanctioned, or announced. Used to describe meetings, statements, or events that lack formal or official status.
非公式な会談が行われた。
An informal meeting was held.
その情報は非公式のものなので注意してください。
That information is unofficial, so please be careful.
両国の首脳が非公式に意見交換を行ったと報じられている。
It has been reported that the leaders of both countries informally exchanged opinions.
Composed of 非 (non-, un-) + 公式 (official, formal). The prefix 非 negates the base word. Functions both as a na-adjective (非公式な) and as a noun.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 非公式な会談 (informal meeting/talks)
- 非公式な発表 (unofficial announcement)
- 非公式な訪問 (unofficial visit)
- 非公式に (informally, off the record)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 公式 — official, formal (the antonym)
- 私的 — private, personal (focuses on private vs. public rather than official status)
- オフレコ — off the record (journalism term, loanword from English)
Related Words
Antonym:
公式 (official)