不相応

ふそうおう
Frequency:
1

Unsuitable or inappropriate (for a situation, social standing, ability, etc.); not matching what is fitting or deserved.

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若すぎる彼にその役職は不相応だ。

That position is inappropriate for someone as young as him.

彼女にはあの高級マンションは不相応だと感じた。

I felt that luxury apartment was not suitable for her.

収入に見合わない買い物をするのは不相応だ。

Buying things beyond one's income is inappropriate.

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