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Home N1 Grammar Pattern List 〜まじき

N1

〜まじき

Meaning

Indicates something that must not be, given one's position or reason. An archaic literary expression modifying a noun with strong condemnation, as in 「許すまじき」 (unforgivable) or 「あるまじき」 (inexcusable, unbecoming).

Examples
  1. それは教育者にあるまじき行為だ。 That is conduct unbecoming of an educator.
  2. 弱い者をいじめるなど、許すまじき卑劣なふるまいだ。 Bullying the weak is an unforgivable and despicable act.