“Faux pas” in Japanese
Short answer
Faux pas in Japanese is “過ち” (ayamachi). Full meaning: fault, error, indiscretion, faux pas.
Other ways to say “Faux pas” in Japanese
マナー違反
manaaihan breach of manners, breach of etiquette, faux pas
あやまち
ayamachi fault, error, indiscretion, faux pas
アヤマチ
ayamachi fault, error, indiscretion, faux pas
誤ち
ayamachi fault, error, indiscretion, faux pas
黒星
kuroboshi black spot, black dot, bull's-eye; mark indicating a defeat; loss, failure, mistake, faux pas
クロホシ
kurohoshi black spot, black dot, bull's-eye; mark indicating a defeat; loss, failure, mistake, faux pas
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