Translation and Meaning of: 不当 - futou

The Japanese word「不当」(futou) is composed of two kanji:「不」and「当」. The kanji「不」(fu) is a negative prefix meaning "not" or "without", while「当」(tou) generally means "suitable", "correct", or "appropriate". Thus, the literal translation of「不当」can be understood as "not appropriate" or "unjust". This word is often used to describe actions, decisions, or conditions that are seen as improper or unjustified.

The origin of the use of 「不当」 is closely linked to legal and social contexts, where there is a need to describe something that is outside acceptable norms or expected standards. The word appears in various areas, including discussions about business ethics, judicial decisions, and even in everyday situations when one wants to highlight an injustice or behavior deemed inappropriate. In the legal context, a decision may be considered 「不当」 if it is seen as illegitimate or does not conform to legal and ethical standards.

In addition to its use in formal contexts, 「不当」 can also arise in daily conversations. For example, it can be employed to express dissatisfaction with a situation perceived as unbalanced or unreasonable. The term carries a certain weight, especially when used to describe the conduct of individuals or institutions, implying a harsh judgment on the morality or legality of the actions in question. Variations of use include adjectives like 「不当な」, which qualifies a noun as unjust, as in 「不当な扱い」 (unjust treatment).

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Synonyms and similar words

• 不適切 (futekisetsu) - Inappropriate, not suitable for the situation.
• 不正当 (fuseitō) - Unjust or illegitimate, especially in situations that involve ethics or morals.
• 不公平 (fukōhei) - Inequality, lack of justice in treatments or decisions.
• 不妥当 (futōtō) - Inappropriate, unacceptable in social or formal contexts.
• 不合理 (fu-gōri) - Unreasonable, not based on logic or reason.

不当

Romaji: futou
Kana: ふとう
Type: Noun, adjective
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: injustiça; impropriedade; irracionalidade; imeretação; injusto; inválido

Meaning in English: injustice;impropriety;unreasonableness;undeservedness;unfair;invalid

Definition: Lack of legitimacy or justice.

Example Sentences - (不当) futou

See below some example sentences:

不当な扱いを受けた。

Futou na atsukai wo uketa

I received an unfair treatment.

I was treated unfairly.

• 不当な - unfair, inappropriate
• 扱い - treatment, management
• を - direct object particle
• 受けた - received (past tense of the verb 受ける - ukeru)