What does 怠慢 in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 怠慢 in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 怠慢 in Japanese.

The word 怠慢 in Japanese means laziness, 怠慢, 不履行, 時間の無駄遣い、怠慢, 手落ち、不注意、怠慢, 怠慢 、 不注意 、 無関心, 怠慢、不注意、手抜き. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 怠慢

laziness

怠慢

(neglect, abandonment)

When Gill filed for divorce, she cited Bob's dereliction of his responsibilities as a father.

不履行

(negligence) (義務・職務など)

警官たちは、地域社会を守るという義務の不履行を批判された。
The police officers were criticized for delinquency in their duty to protect the community.

時間の無駄遣い、怠慢

(slang (frivolous or time wasting activity)

He got fired because d***ing around was his only real skill.

手落ち、不注意、怠慢

(inattention, unintended omission)

怠慢 、 不注意 、 無関心

(lack of attention)

トムの家には、明らかな怠慢の兆候が見て取れた。
Tom's house showed obvious signs of neglect.

怠慢、不注意、手抜き

(lack of due care)

Your negligence will cost this company millions!

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