“Impertinence” in Japanese
Short answer
Impertinence in Japanese is “失敬” (shikkei). Full meaning: rudeness, impoliteness, disrespect, impertinence; leaving, going (on one's way), saying goodbye; taking without permission, stealing, pinching, pilfering.
Other ways to say “Impertinence” in Japanese
僭上
senjou audacity, forwardness, effrontery, impertinence
小生意気
konamaiki impudence, cheekiness, impertinence
せんじょう
senjou audacity, forwardness, effrontery, impertinence
烏滸の沙汰
okonosata stupidity, absurdity, presumption, impertinence
しっけい
shikkei rudeness, impoliteness, disrespect, impertinence; leaving, going (on one's way), saying goodbye; taking without permission, stealing, pinching, pilfering
シッケイ
shikkei rudeness, impoliteness, disrespect, impertinence; leaving, going (on one's way), saying goodbye; taking without permission, stealing, pinching, pilfering
せん上
senjou audacity, forwardness, effrontery, impertinence
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