1.
person lacking common sense; inconsiderate person
Someone whose behavior or thinking goes against accepted social norms and common sense. Strongly critical — implies the person is rude, thoughtless, or socially unaware.
If you talk loudly on the phone on the train, people will think you have no common sense.
Composed of 非常識 (lack of common sense) and 人 (person). A blunt, critical label for someone who violates social norms. In Japan's group-oriented society where social awareness (空気を読む) is highly valued, being called 非常識 is a serious criticism.
Common collocations
- 非常識人だと思われる: to be seen as lacking common sense
- 非常識人扱いされる: to be treated as someone with no common sense
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常識外れ (outside common sense)