synonym Comparative
ぞんざい
VS
ぞんざいな
Differences Between "ぞんざい" and "ぞんざいな"
Option A
ぞんざい
Meaning
rude, careless, rough, disrespectful
Reading
ぞんざい (zonzai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は部下に対してぞんざいな言葉遣いをしたので、上司に注意された。
He used rude language towards his subordinate, so he was warned by his boss.
Option B
ぞんざいな
Meaning
rude, rough, careless, crude, disrespectful
Reading
ぞんざいな (zonzaina)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は客に対してぞんざいな言葉遣いをしたので、上司に怒られた。
He used rude language towards a customer, so his boss got angry at him.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rude, careless, rough, disrespectful)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- ぞんざい: Often used to describe someone's attitude, language, or way of handling things when it's impolite or lacking care. Implies a lack of respect or proper attention. (言動や扱い方が乱暴で不親切、いい加減な様子を表す。)
- ぞんざいな: Primarily used to describe someone's manner, speech, or attitude that is rough, impolite, or disrespectful, lacking proper care or consideration. Can also refer to careless handling of objects. (言動が乱暴で、相手への配慮や丁寧さを欠いている様子)
- ぞんざい: Often used to describe someone's attitude, language, or way of handling things when it's impolite or lacking care. Implies a lack of respect or proper attention. (言動や扱い方が乱暴で不親切、いい加減な様子を表す。)
- ぞんざいな: Primarily used to describe someone's manner, speech, or attitude that is rough, impolite, or disrespectful, lacking proper care or consideration. Can also refer to careless handling of objects. (言動が乱暴で、相手への配慮や丁寧さを欠いている様子)
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