How to say "Carelessly" in Japanese | うっかり
If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Carelessly" you've come to the right place!
the Japanese word for "Carelessly" is "Ukkari", written in japanese as "うっかり".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Japanese adverb 'うっかり (ukkari)' means 'carelessly' or 'inadvertently'. It is used to describe actions done without proper attention or thought, often leading to unintended mistakes or oversights. This word carries a nuance of absent-mindedness or a momentary lapse in focus. For example: I carelessly forgot my wallet「うっかり財布を忘れた」(うっかりさいふをわすれた). He inadvertently revealed the secret「うっかり秘密を漏らした」(うっかりひみつをもらした). The adverb is often used in situations where the speaker regrets their lack of attention.
Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.
What does "Ukkari" mean in japanese?
"Ukkari" means "Carelessly" .
To make really sure you learn this word, We've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "う" is read as "u". The hiragana "か" is read as "ka". And The hiragana "り" is read as "ri".