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How to say "Disregard" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "disregard", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

無視

むし (mushi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B

度外視

どがいし (dogaishi)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "disregard" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 無視 and 度外視. In Japanese, 無視 (むし (mushi)) is typically associated with "disregard, ignore" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents The act of intentionally paying no attention to something or someone. It can be rude or simply a practical decision. Used with する. On the other hand, 度外視 (どがいし (dogaishi)) maps to "disregard; ignore; overlook; set aside" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To disregard or ignore something completely, often implying that it's considered unimportant or irrelevant to the main objective.. A literal translation of "disregard" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "無視"
彼の忠告を無視して後悔した。
I regretted ignoring his advice.
Bilingual Context for "度外視"
費用を度外視して最高の品質を目指す。
We aim for the highest quality, disregarding the cost.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "彼の忠告を ___ して後悔した。" (Meaning: "I regretted ignoring his advice.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "無視" fits here because it means "disregard, ignore" in the context of: "I regretted ignoring his advice.". "度外視" represents "disregard; ignore; overlook; set aside".

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