Translation and Meaning of: 不可 - fuka

The expression 「不可」 (fuka) in Japanese is composed of two kanji: 「不」 and 「可」。The etymology of these characters reveals a lot about the meanings incorporated in the expression. The kanji 「不」 means "no" or "negation," while 「可」 means "possible" or "permitted." When combined, they form the idea of "not permitted" or "impossible." This combination sheds light on the semantic core of the word, which emphasizes the impossibility or lack of permission for something.

In practice, 「不可」 (fuka) is frequently used in contexts where something is considered irreversible, not recommended, or prohibited. In many cases, this expression is employed in official documents or notices, such as usage instructions or rules of conduct, where it is essential to clarify what is not acceptable. Thus, 「不可」 serves as a linguistic marker of boundaries and restrictions.

In the Japanese linguistic universe, 「不可」 can also be an integral part of various compounds and expressions, further expanding its scope. Some of these words include 「不可侵」 (fushin), which means "inviolable" or "sacred", and 「不可欠」 (fukaketsu), which means "indispensable". These variations illustrate how the concept of impossibility or negation can be transformed and adapted to convey nuances within specific contexts.

Personal stories and experiences about how the word 「不可」 is used may vary, but it is common to hear the expression in public situations, such as announcements on public transportation indicating inappropriate behaviors, or in educational settings, where 「不可」 can be a grade equivalent to unsatisfactory or failed. These aspects add a human touch to the use of the expression, placing it in the Japanese daily life.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 不可能 (Fukanou) - Impossível
• 禁止 (Kinshi) - Proibido
• 禁じられた (Kinjirareta) - Forbidden (passive form)
• 許されない (Yurusarenai) - Not allowed (negative form)
• 許可されない (Kyokasarenai) - Not authorized
• 許可しない (Kyokashinai) - I do not authorize (personal form)
• 許可不可 (Kyokabuka) - Forbidden authorization
• 許可不可能 (Kyokafukanou) - Authorization impossible
• 許可不許可 (Kyokafuhyoka) - Authorization or non-authorization
• 許可 (Kyoka) - Autorização

不可

Romaji: fuka
Kana: ふか
Type: adjective
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Translation / Meaning: wrong; bad; improper; unjustifiable; inacceptable

Meaning in English: wrong;bad;improper;unjustifiable;inadvisable

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Example Sentences - (不可) fuka

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科学は人類の進歩に不可欠なものです。

Kagaku wa jinrui no shinpo ni fukaketsu na mono desu

Science is indispensable for human progress.

• 科学 (kagaku) - science
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 人類 (jinrui) - humanity
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 進歩 (shinpo) - progress
• に (ni) - target particle
• 不可欠 (fukaketsu) - Essential, indispensable
• な (na) - adjectival particle
• もの (mono) - thing
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

統一は国家の発展に不可欠な要素です。

Tōitsu wa kokka no hatten ni fukaketsu na yōso desu

Unification is an essential element for the development of the nation.

• 統一 - means "unity" in Japanese.
• は - It is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 国家 - means "state" or "nation" in Japanese.
• の - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or the relationship between two words.
• 発展 - means "development" or "growth" in Japanese.
• に - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the direction or purpose of an action.
• 不可欠 - means "essential" or "indispensable" in Japanese.
• な - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the adjectivization of a word.
• 要素 - means "element" or "factor" in Japanese.
• です - is a polite and respectful way of saying "to be" or "to be" in Japanese.

統治は国家の安定に不可欠な要素です。

Touji wa kokka no antei ni fukaketsu na youso desu

Government is an essential element for the stability of the nation.

• 統治 - governança
• 国家 - estado-nação
• 安定 - estabilidade
• 不可欠 - indispensable
• 要素 - element