場違い

ばちがい
Alternative writings: 場ちがい
Frequency:
1

Out of place; inappropriate — standing out awkwardly or not fitting the atmosphere or setting.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'Noun

Examples

フォーマルなパーティーにジーンズで来るなんて場違いだよ。

Wearing jeans to a formal party is totally out of place.

彼の冗談はシリアスな会議の場では場違いに聞こえた。

His jokes sounded out of place at the serious meeting.

場違いな服装の人が目立っていた。

The person dressed inappropriately stood out.

2

Produced or created in an unorthodox or inappropriate location — indicating something made where it normally would not be produced.

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Examples

このワインは本来の産地ではない場所で作られたため、場違いな風味があると言われた。

Because this wine was made outside its typical region, people said it had an uncharacteristic flavor.

場違いな場所で育った作物は市場で評価が低くなることがある。

Crops grown in unsuitable locations can sometimes receive poor market evaluations.

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