How to say 'Carelessness' in Japanese | 油断

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The Japanese word for Carelessness is 'Yudan', written as 油断 in Japanese.'Carelessness' in hiragana is ゆだん.

word

油断

Meaning

Carelessness

Reading

ゆだん

yudan

Kanji

油Oil 断Decide, Cut off

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '油断 (ゆだん)' means 'carelessness' or 'negligence'. It is often used to describe a lack of attention or caution, which can lead to mistakes or accidents. This word is commonly used in warnings or advice to remind someone to stay alert. For example: Don't let your guard down「油断しないで」(ゆだんしないで). His carelessness caused the accident「彼の油断が事故を引き起こした」(かれのゆだんがじこをひきおこした). The phrase '油断大敵 (ゆだんたいてき)' is a common saying meaning 'carelessness is your greatest enemy', emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6792

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 油断

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

油

Meaning

Oil

kanji

断

Meaning

Decide, Cut off

Words Related to 油断 Through the Kanji 油

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 油 as well.

word

油

Meaning

Oil

word

油絵

Meaning

Oil painting

word

石油

Meaning

Oil

word

灯油

Meaning

Kerosene

Words Related to 油断 Through the Kanji 断

These 10 Words contain the Kanji 断 as well.

word

判断

Meaning

Judgment

word

横断歩道

Meaning

Crosswalk

word

断る

Meaning

Refuse

word

横断

Meaning

Crossing

word

診断

Meaning

Diagnosis

word

決断

Meaning

Decision

word

断つ

Meaning

Cut, Sever

word

中断

Meaning

Interruption

word

断水

Meaning

Water cut off

word

断定

Meaning

Conclusion

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What does 'Yudan' (油断) mean?

'Yudan' means 'Carelessness' .

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