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What is the Kanji for 'Lazy' and 'Neglect'? | 怠

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Lazy' and 'Neglect', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Lazy' and 'Neglect' is 怠.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    Reading

    kunyomiなま

    nama

    おこた

    okota

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Heart Pedestal, Machine

    Example Word

    怠ける: neglect or laze. The Japanese verb '怠ける (なまける)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to laze' or 'to be idle', referring to avoiding work or effort. For example: He lazed around all day「彼は一日中怠けていた」(かれはいちにちじゅうなまけていた). The second meaning is 'to neglect', implying a failure to fulfill responsibilities or duties. For example: She neglected her studies「彼女は勉強を怠けた」(かのじょはべんきょうをなまけた). The verb can carry a negative connotation, suggesting laziness or irresponsibility depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1596

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pedestal, Machine

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

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    Concept

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    Feeling, Sensation

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    Listen

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    Suspend

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Love, Romance

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

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    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

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    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

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    Rest

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    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

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    Meaning

    Foolish

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    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

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    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

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    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

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    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

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    Console, Consolation

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    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Grudge

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 台 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Womb, Uterus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Melting, Smelting

Learn the Kanji

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What does 怠 mean?

怠 means 'Lazy' and 'Neglect'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.