Translation and Meaning of: 不良 - furyou

The Japanese word 「不良」 (furyou) is composed of two kanji: 「不」 and 「良」. The kanji 「不」 means "not" or "inadequate", while 「良」 means "good" or "suitable". Together, they convey the idea of something "not good" or "defective". This combination of characters is a common way in the Japanese language to express negation or unsatisfactory quality, applying a negative connotation to the noun or adjective they modify.

The expression 「不良」 applies in different contexts to indicate poor quality or bad behavior. For example, it can describe defective products, unsatisfactory services, or even health areas, such as in 「不良条件」 (furyou jouken), which refers to inadequate conditions. Furthermore, it is widely used to refer to juvenile delinquents, being a term that suggests inappropriate or problematic behavior, such as in 「不良少年」 (furyou shounen), which means "juvenile delinquent."

The origin of the word dates back to everyday use in Japan, but it gained relevance in pop culture and the media, where describing problematic characters or situations became quite popular. In a broader cultural context, 「不良」 carries meanings related to behavior and social norms, reflecting the values of Japanese society regarding what is considered acceptable or not. The versatility of the word extends to its application in both concrete aspects, such as products, and human behaviors, highlighting the wide range of meanings it can encompass.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 不良 (furyou) - Poor quality, undesirable behavior.
• バッド (baddo) - Bad, often used in informal contexts.
• 悪い (warui) - Bad, negative.
• 悪質 (akushitsu) - Malicious, of poor quality.
• 悪徳 (akutoku) - Immoral, bad character or corrupt.
• 悪行 (akkou) - Evil or wrongful action.
• 悪癖 (akuheki) - Bad habit, vice.
• 悪習 (akushuu) - Bad costume, negative practice.
• 悪事 (akuji) - Crime, malicious act.
• 悪化 (akka) - Decline, worsening of a situation.
• 悪用 (aku you) - Misuse, abuse.
• 悪意 (aku i) - Malicious intent, bad faith.
• 悪風 (akufuu) - Negative influence or bad atmosphere.
• 悪評 (aku hyou) - Bad reputation, negative reviews.
• 悪影響 (aku eikyou) - Harmful influence.

不良

Romaji: furyou
Kana: ふりょう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: wickedness; delinquent; inferiority; failure; failure

Meaning in English: badness;delinquent;inferiority;failure

Definition: bad behavior. It can also refer to young people who are in the process of recovery.