What is '怠る' called in English?

'怠る' in English is called "Neglect". Neglect refers to: 人や物事に適切な配慮や注意を払わないこと。しばしば危害や悪化を招く。

How do you pronounce 'Neglect' and '怠る'?

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What is an example sentence for Neglect in Japanese?

English: "He was accused of child neglect." | Japanese: "彼は育児放棄で告発された。"

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neglect Meaning in Japanese (neglect 英語意味)

verb怠る

noun怠慢

怠る in English:neglect

IPA:o̞kɔtɑɾɯ̥

Phonetic:おこたる

Quick Answer • 要約

neglect の日本語の意味は「怠る, 怠慢」です。 (人や物事に適切な配慮や注意を払わないこと。しばしば危害や悪化を招く。)

Definitions of Neglect

1
verb
怠る
To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something, often resulting in harm or deterioration.
人や物事に適切な配慮や注意を払わないこと。しばしば危害や悪化を招く。
2
noun
怠慢
The state of being uncared for or the act of failing to give proper attention to something.
手入れが行き届かない状態、または物事に適切な注意を払わない行為。

Example Sentences

formal

“He was accused of child neglect.”

彼は育児放棄で告発された。

casual

“Don't neglect your studies.”

勉強を怠るな。

general

“The old house fell into neglect.”

その古い家は荒れ果てていった。

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Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

無視放任

In English:

ignore disregard overlook

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

注意世話

In English:

attend care cherish

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseneglected

present participleneglecting

nounnegligence

adjectivenegligent

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

fall into neglectexpression

To become uncared for or ignored over time.

criminal neglectcollocation

A serious failure to provide care or attention, often with legal consequences.

neglect Meaning in Japanese (neglect 英語 意味)