synonym Comparative
むやみ
VS
粗忽
Differences Between "むやみ" and "粗忽"
Option A
むやみ
Meaning
thoughtless, reckless, excessively, unreasonably
Reading
むやみ (muyami)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
むやみに人を信用してはいけない。
You shouldn't trust people thoughtlessly.
Option B
粗忽
Meaning
careless, thoughtless, blunder-prone, absent-minded
Reading
そこつ (sokotsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は粗忽な性格なので、書類の提出を忘れることがよくある。
Because he has a careless personality, he often forgets to submit documents.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(thoughtless, reckless, excessively, unreasonably)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- むやみ: Often used in the form むやみに (muyami ni) as an adverb. It describes doing something excessively, thoughtlessly, or without proper consideration, often leading to negative consequences.
- 粗忽: Describes a person's character or an action resulting from carelessness or thoughtlessness, often leading to mistakes. Has a slightly classical or formal feel but is still understood. うっかりしていて、注意が足りず間違いを犯しやすい性格や、そのために起こる失敗を表す。
- むやみ: Often used in the form むやみに (muyami ni) as an adverb. It describes doing something excessively, thoughtlessly, or without proper consideration, often leading to negative consequences.
- 粗忽: Describes a person's character or an action resulting from carelessness or thoughtlessness, often leading to mistakes. Has a slightly classical or formal feel but is still understood. うっかりしていて、注意が足りず間違いを犯しやすい性格や、そのために起こる失敗を表す。
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