Japanese

ふとう
Meaning: unjust; unfair; unreasonable
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

不
当

Example sentences

Being dismissed for unjust reasons is unacceptable.
いかなる理由があろうとも、不当な差別は許されない。
No matter the reason, unjust discrimination is unacceptable.
彼は不当な要求を断固として拒否した。
He firmly rejected the unjust demand.
一部の業者が不当に価格を吊り上げている。
Some traders are unfairly raising prices.
彼はその不当な差別に強い憤りを感じた。
He felt strong indignation at that unfair discrimination.
彼は不当な扱いに抗議をねじ込んだ。
He lodged a protest against the unfair treatment.
彼は不当な扱いに憤った。
He was indignant at the unfair treatment.
彼はメディアによって不当に中傷された。
He was unjustly slandered by the media.
被告は不当な逮捕であると異議を申し立てた
The defendant filed an objection, claiming it was an unjust arrest.
不当な扱いに憤激し、抗議の声を上げた。
Furious at the unfair treatment, they raised their voice in protest.

Usage Notes

Used when something is not right, fair, or legal according to standard principles or laws. Often used with words like 'discrimination' or 'profit'.

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