(みだ)

みだら
adjective
lewd; indecent; obscene
1. lewd; indecent; obscene; lascivious
Describes behavior, content, or actions that are sexually improper, morally loose, or violate standards of decency. Used in both everyday and legal/formal contexts.
(みだ)らな行為(こうい)禁止(きんし)されている。
Indecent acts are prohibited.
その映画(えいが)(みだ)らな場面(ばめん)(おお)いと批判(ひはん)された。
The movie was criticized for having too many obscene scenes.
青少年(せいしょうねん)(みだ)らな内容(ないよう)()せることは法律(ほうりつ)規制(きせい)されている。
Showing obscene content to minors is regulated by law.

A na-adjective describing sexual indecency or moral looseness. Often appears in legal and news contexts, particularly regarding regulations on obscene material. The kanji (いん) carries strong connotations of sexual excess.

USAGE:

  • Functions as a na-adjective: (みだ)らな + noun
  • More formal and serious than casual slang for sexual content
  • Frequently used in legal and regulatory language
  • Can describe both actions and materials (images, writing, etc.)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • (みだ)らな行為(こうい): indecent act; lewd behavior
  • (みだ)らな関係(かんけい): illicit sexual relationship
  • (みだ)らな写真(しゃしん): obscene photograph
  • (みだ)らな内容(ないよう): indecent content

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 卑猥(ひわい): vulgar; obscene — emphasizes vulgarity and crudeness rather than moral judgment
  • 猥褻(わいせつ): obscene; indecent — a more formal legal term, often used in criminal law
  • 不潔(ふけつ): dirty; unclean — refers to physical or moral uncleanliness, not specifically sexual