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Majiki: Unbecoming, Should Not

"Behavior unbecoming of a position"—strong criticism. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

10 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: "Behavior unbecoming of a position"—strong criticism.
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Verb辞书形] まじき
  • Nuance in real use: まじき is Japanese's harshest role-based criticism—"your position does not permit this behavior."

Form and connection

[Noun/Verb辞书形] まじき

Core Explanation

"Behavior unbecoming of a position"—strong criticism.

Cultural Note

まじき is Japanese's harshest role-based criticism—"your position does not permit this behavior."

Practical examples

Behavior unbecoming of a teacher.
A remark unbecoming of a leader.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun/Verb辞书形] まじき
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerBehavior unbecoming of a teacher.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer指導者しどうしゃとしてあるまじき発言はつげんだった。 ([Noun/Verb辞书形] まじき)

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