Translation and Meaning of: 無礼 - burei

The word 「無礼」 (burei) is composed of two kanji: 「無」 and 「礼」。 The kanji 「無」 means "without" or "absence of," while 「礼」 refers to "courtesy" or "etiquette." Thus, the combination of the two kanji results in the meaning of "discourtesy" or "lack of respect." This word is used to describe behaviors or attitudes that are considered rude or inappropriate in social situations.

In Japanese etymology, 「無」 is a kanji frequently used to describe the negation or absence of something, and can be found in various words with this meaning. 「礼」 is a term that dates back to ancient rituals and ceremonial practices that describe appropriate conduct. Together, these characters strongly emphasize the lack of etiquette or politeness, something that contrasts sharply with Japanese culture, which values respect and consideration for others.

Although "無礼" has a fairly direct meaning of rudeness, it can be used in various contexts. For example, it can be applied to behaviors in formal settings, such as business, or in informal contexts, such as social gatherings, where someone's lack of courtesy stands out. Besides its literal application, the expression can be used figuratively to describe actions that do not respect established norms or traditions.

It is interesting to note that the expression 「無礼者」 (bureimono) is the variation of the word used to specifically describe a person who acts rudely or disrespectfully. This usage shows how the Japanese language can be adapted to describe attitudes precisely, helping to maintain the social harmony that is so valued in Japan.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 失礼 (shitsurei) - Lack of education, rudeness
• 不敬 (fukei) - Disrespect, lack of reverence
• 不作法 (busahō) - Bad behavior, lack of etiquette
• ご無礼 (goburei) - I apologize for the lack of manners.
• 粗野 (soya) - Rude, crude
• 無礼貌 (burai-bō) - Lack of courtesy
• 失敬 (shitsukei) - Lack of respect (general)
• 失態 (shittai) - Embarrassing error, failure
• 失言 (shitsugen) - Slide of words, unwanted expression
• 失望 (shitsubō) - Disappointment
• 失敗 (shippai) - Failure, mistake
• 失意 (shitsui) - Disappointment, loss of hope
• 失笑 (shisshō) - Nervous laughter, involuntary laughter
• 失神 (shisshin) - Fainting, loss of consciousness
• 失踪 (shissō) - Disappearance, vanishing
• 失業 (shitsugyō) - unemployment
• 失明 (shitsumei) - Loss of vision
• 失語 (shitsugo) - Aphasia, loss of the ability to speak
• 失恋 (shitsuren) - Heartbreak, broken heart
• 失散 (shissan) - Separation, dispersion
• 失速 (shissoku) - Loss of speed, deceleration
• 失火 (shikka) - Accidental fire
• 失踪者 (shissōsha) - Missing person
• 失格 (shikkaku) - Disqualification, not being up to the task
• 失脚 (shikkaku) - Loss of position, drop in status
• 失神者 (shisshin-sha) - Unconscious person, fainted
• 失踪中 (shissō-chū) - In disappearance
• 失踪事件 (shissō jiken) - Disappearance Incident
• 失踪者情報 (shissōsha jōhō) - Information on missing persons
• 失踪届 (shissō todoke) - Missing person notification