Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "おおざっぱ (oozappa)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
大雑把
おおざっぱ (oozappa)
N2 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
おおざっぱ
おおざっぱ (oozappa)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "おおざっぱ (oozappa)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 大雑把 (Level: N2): Translates to "rough, coarse, careless, crude, slovenly, haphazard" and is used when Similar to 大まか but often carries a stronger negative connotation, implying carelessness, lack of precision, or sloppiness in character or action. It describes someone who doesn't pay attention to detail..
- おおざっぱ (Level: N2): Maps to "rough; crude; broad; loose (e.g., plan); careless; approximate" and carries the nuance of Describes a personality or method that lacks precision, is generally broad or approximate. Can be positive.
Bilingual Context for "大雑把"
彼女は大雑把な性格なので、細かい作業は苦手だ。
She has a careless personality, so she's not good at detailed work.
Bilingual Context for "おおざっぱ"
彼はおおざっぱな性格なので、細かい作業は苦手だ。
He has a rough personality, so he's not good at detailed work.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "彼女は ＿＿＿ な性格なので、細かい作業は苦手だ。" (Meaning: "She has a careless personality, so she's not good at detailed work.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "大雑把" is used for "rough, coarse, careless, crude, slovenly, haphazard" in the context: "She has a careless personality, so she's not good at detailed work.".