— neglect, laziness

  • JLPT N1
  • 9 strokes
  • Secondary (Jōyō)
  • Radical 心
  • #1703 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
タイ
Kun'yomi
おこた.るなま.ける

Example words

  • 怠るおこたるto be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
  • 怠慢たいまんnegligence; procrastination; carelessness
  • 怠いだるいsluggish; feel heavy; languid; dull
  • 怠けるなまける(1) to be idle; to slacken (2) to neglect (e.g. one's work)