まじき
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
unbecoming of
unworthy of
not proper for
should not
must not
cannot
Usage
Noun + まじき
Explanation
まじき is a literary or formal expression meaning that something is improper, unworthy, or unsuitable for the role, situation, or person involved. It emphasizes moral or normative judgment: the action or thing is not fitting for someone in a certain position or under certain circumstances. Because it is old-fashioned or elevated in register, you’ll mostly encounter あまり日常会話ではなく、文学的・ニュース風・書き言葉・演説などで使われます。 It is used with nouns to classify the behavior, act, or thing as inappropriate for the subject. Compared to modern equivalents like ふさわしい/ふさわしくない、まじき carries a stronger, almost admonitory nuance and often carries a sense of ethical propriety or formal condemnation.
こんな不正な振る舞いは、会長としてまじき行為だ。
こんなふせいなふるまいは、かいちょうとしてまじきこういだ。
Such an improper manner is unbecoming of the chairperson.
彼の軽率な発言は、学生としてまじき態度だ。
かれのけいそつなはつげんは、がくせいとしてまじきたいどだ。
His careless remark is unworthy of a student.
この種の差別表現は、社会人としてまじきことだ。
このしゅのさべつひょうげんは、しゃかいじんとしてまじきことだ。
This kind of discriminatory remark is not proper for a member of society.