Meaning

Primary

Negligence

Alternative

Laziness

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

If you get lazy because of your overconfidence, you'll probably be prone to negligence. You start cutting corners everywhere because you think you're infallible, and before you know it you're neglecting all the little things you were supposed to take care of.

怠慢 refers to the kind of negligence where someone fails to fulfill a duty. It suggests they could have done better but didn't because of laziness, carelessness, lack of effort, or not taking their responsibilities seriously.

Reading

たいまん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

それは警察の怠慢なんじゃないんですか。

Isn't that police negligence?

Kanji Composition