Translation and Meaning of: 不服 - fufuku

The word 「不服」 (fufuku) is composed of two kanji characters: 「不」 which means "not" or "in-," and 「服」 which generally refers to "clothing" or "submission." In the context of the word 「不服」, the character 「服」 denotes the idea of acceptance or agreement. Thus, the combination of these two kanji results in a term that refers to a lack of agreement or a feeling of dissatisfaction and discontent.

The kanji 「不」 is a prefix widely used in Japanese to form antonyms, indicating negation or the absence of what the second kanji expresses. The kanji 「服」, in 「不服」, originates from the verb 「服する」 (fukusuru), which means to obey or submit to something. Therefore, 「不服」 represents a condition in which a person is not in agreement with something or feels that something is unfair or unsatisfactory.

The expression 「不服」 is often used in formal contexts, such as legal disputes or administrative disagreements, where one party may express 「不服」 regarding a decision or regulation. In this sense, variations in the use of 「不服」 also include 「不服申し立て」 (fufuku moushitate), which translates to "appeal" or "contest," indicating a formal act of contesting a decision or action considered unsatisfactory or unfair.

In everyday life, there is a wide application of 「不服」, from expressing discontent in the workplace to disputes in personal relationships. It is a word that resonates with a sense of justice and the desire to seek rectification or reevaluation of situations that do not seem right or satisfactory from the perspective of the one using it.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 異議 (igi) - Objection or disagreement regarding an opinion or decision.
• 抗議 (kougi) - Protest or formal complaint, usually in response to something considered unfair.
• 反論 (hanron) - Refutation or opposition to an argument presented.

不服

Romaji: fufuku
Kana: ふふく
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest; disagreement

Meaning in English: dissatisfaction;discontent;disapproval;objection;complaint;protest;disagreement

Definition: Not being satisfied with one's own opinion or situation.

Example Sentences - (不服) fufuku

See below some example sentences:

不服を訴える。

Fufuku wo uttaeru

Appeal against the decision.

Complain about complaints.

• 不服 - It means "discontent" or "dissatisfaction".
• を - Particle that indicates the object of the action.
• 訴える - verb that means "appeal" or "complain".