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How to say "Neglect" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "neglect", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
蔑ろにする
ないがしろにする (naigashiro ni suru)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
曠職
こうしょく (koushoku)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "neglect" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 蔑ろにする and 曠職.
In Japanese, 蔑ろにする (ないがしろにする (naigashiro ni suru)) is typically associated with "to neglect, to disregard, to make light of, to treat slightingly" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents ルール、忠告、感情、義務など、本来重要であるはずのものを軽んじたり、無視したりすることを表します。しばしば悪い結果を招きます。.
On the other hand, 曠職 (こうしょく (koushoku)) maps to "neglect of official duty" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "neglect" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "蔑ろにする"
環境保護の重要性を蔑ろにしてはならない。
We must not disregard the importance of environmental protection.
Bilingual Context for "曠職"
私は曠職に興味があります。
I am interested in neglect of official duty.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "環境保護の重要性を蔑ろにしてはならない。" (Meaning: "We must not disregard the importance of environmental protection.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "蔑ろにする" fits here because it means "to neglect, to disregard, to make light of, to treat slightingly" in the context of: "We must not disregard the importance of environmental protection.". "曠職" represents "neglect of official duty".