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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

不相応

Reading

Kana: ふそうおう
Romaji: fusouou
Kana
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Definition

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unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved

Kanji

Readings: フ、 ブ
Meanings: negative, non-, bad, ugly, clumsy
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える
Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept

Example Sentences

これは身分(みぶん)不相応(ふそうおう)贅沢(ぜいたく)なものだ。
➥This is luxury beyond my income.
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彼女(かのじょ)()(もの)()かけると、結局(けっきょく)不相応(ふそうおう)()(もの)をしてしまう。
➥Whenever she goes shopping, she ends up buying more than she can afford.
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(けっ)して身分(みぶん)不相応(ふそうおう)生活(せいかつ)をしないようにとあなたに(すす)めます。
➥I advise you never to live beyond your income.
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(きみ)はこのまま収入(しゅうにゅう)不相応(ふそうおう)()らしを(つづ)ければ(きん)(こま)って身動(みうご)きがとれなくなるだろう。
➥You'll find yourself in deep water if you continue to live beyond your means.
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