Noun にあるまじき Noun JLPT N1

Formation

Noun1 にあるまじき Noun2

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

• 彼は教師にあるまじき言動をとった。

  He took actions that are unbecoming of a teacher.

  Kare wa kyoushi ni aru majiki gendou wo totta.

• これは人間にあるまじき行為だ。

  This is an act that is unfitting for a human.

  Kore wa ningen ni aru majiki koui da.

• 彼女は社長にあるまじき振る舞いをした。

  She behaved in a way that is unbecoming of a president.

  Kanojo wa shachou ni aru majiki furumai wo shita.

• それは社会人にあるまじき行動だ。

  That is a behaviour that is not suitable for an adult.

  Sore wa shakaijin ni aru majiki koudou da.