synonym Comparative
杜撰
VS
粗忽
Differences Between "杜撰" and "粗忽"
Option A
杜撰
Meaning
sloppy, careless, slipshod, shoddy
Reading
ずさん (zusan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その報告書は杜撰な内容で、全く信頼できなかった。
The report was so sloppy that it couldn't be trusted at all.
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: "(sloppy, careless, slipshod, shoddy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 杜撰: Describes something (a plan, work, management, etc.) that is poorly done, lacks thoroughness, or is full of errors. (計画や仕事、管理などがいい加減で、緻密さに欠ける状態を表す。)
- 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。
- 杜撰: Describes something (a plan, work, management, etc.) that is poorly done, lacks thoroughness, or is full of errors. (計画や仕事、管理などがいい加減で、緻密さに欠ける状態を表す。)
- 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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