Meaning

Primary

Foolish

Alternative

Stupid

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

おろか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

A foolish person will take the old road (おろ), instead of the new, safe one. You have to be really stupid to take an old road that's all cracked and full of scary people. Take the new one!

Context

Context Sentences

あいつも愚かなことをしたもんだよ。

He does such stupid things.

Kanji Composition