Noun にあるまじき Noun
Noun ni aru majiki Noun
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Noun1 にあるまじき Noun2
Expresses the idea of 'unfitting', 'unbecoming' or 'inappropriate'.
When to use
にあるまじき: unbecoming of (教師にあるまじき行為).
Explanation
The grammar point Noun にあるまじき Noun is used to express that the noun doesn't fit or is inappropriate in some way for the other noun. It can translate loosely as 'unfitting for', 'unbecoming of' or 'something that must not be for a/ the noun'.
Example sentences
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He took actions that are unbecoming of a teacher.
Kare wa kyoushi ni aru majiki gendou wo totta.
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This is an act that is unfitting for a human.
Kore wa ningen ni aru majiki koui da.
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She behaved in a way that is unbecoming of a president.
Kanojo wa shachou ni aru majiki furumai wo shita.
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That is a behaviour that is not suitable for an adult.
Sore wa shakaijin ni aru majiki koudou da.
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