やぼ

Alternative writings: 野暮, ヤボ
Frequency:
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Boorish; unsophisticated — unrefined or tasteless in manner, style, or behavior.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼の冗談は場の空気を読めず、少し野暮に感じられた。

His joke missed the atmosphere and felt a bit boorish.

そんな派手な靴は粋じゃなくて野暮だよ。

Those flashy shoes are not stylish — they look tacky.

野暮な質問をしてしまい、会話がぎこちなくなった。

I asked an awkward question and the conversation became strained.

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