Log in

野暮

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 野暮

ヤボ
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #11765
1

boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive; thoughtless; dumb

Examples
・・・言いたいことは色々あるのだが、ここで口を挟むのは野暮というもの。
There are things I'd like to say but to butt in now would be what they call uncouth.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 120
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

plains
field
rustic
civilian life

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ずけ
つけ
14 strokes
Frequency: 978
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

evening
twilight
season's end
livelihood
make a living
spend time

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
く.れる
く.らす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぐらし
ぐれ
📝

Build your Vocabulary

Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!