不 公 正(ふこうせい)

ふこうせい

noun, na-adjective

unfair; unjust; inequitable

formalsociety law

1. unfair; unjust; inequitable

lacking fairness or justice, especially in how people or situations are treated

不公正(ふこうせい)な取引(とりひき)だ。

That is an unfair deal.

不公正(ふこうせい)な扱(あつか)いに抗議(こうぎ)した。

I protested against the unjust treatment.

社会(しゃかい)の不公正(ふこうせい)を正(ただ)すために活動(かつどう)している団体(だんたい)がある。

There are organizations working to correct social injustice.

Composed of 不(ふ) (non-/un-) and 公正(こうせい) (fairness/justice). Used as both a na-adjective (不公正(ふこうせい)な) and a noun (不公正(ふこうせい)). Common in formal discussions about social issues, legal matters, and business practices.

Common collocations

不公正(ふこうせい)な取引(とりひき): unfair transaction
不公正(ふこうせい)な扱(あつか)い: unjust treatment
不公正(ふこうせい)を正(ただ)す: to correct injustice
社会(しゃかい)の不公正(ふこうせい): social injustice

Similar words

不公平(ふこうへい): unfair — focuses on unequal distribution or treatment between people
不当(ふとう): unjust, unreasonable — broader, can mean inappropriate or undeserved
不正(ふせい): dishonest, fraudulent — implies deliberate wrongdoing or corruption

Related Words

Compare: 不公平(ふこうへい) (unfair)

Compare: 不当(ふとう) (unjust, unreasonable)

Compare: 不正(ふせい) (dishonest, fraudulent)

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