(ひこうしき)

ひこうしき
na-adjective, noun
informal; unofficial
formaldescriptive
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(ひこうしき)会談(かいだん)(おこな)われた
An informal meeting was held.
That information is unofficial, so please be careful.
It has been reported that the leaders of both countries informally exchanged opinions.

Composed of () (non-, un-) + 公式(こうしき) (official, formal). The prefix () negates the base word. Functions both as a na-adjective (非公式(ひこうしき)な) and as a noun.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 公式(こうしき) — official, formal (the antonym)
  • 私的(してき) — private, personal (focuses on private vs. public rather than official status)
  • オフレコ — off the record (journalism term, loanword from English)