N2
ぞんざいな (zonzaina)
ぞんざいな
rude, rough, careless, crude, disrespectful
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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)
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ぞんざいな"!
_______言葉遣いは、相手に不快感を与えます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 丁寧さを欠いた言葉遣いは、相手を不快にさせる「ぞんざいな」言葉遣いです。
English: Language lacking politeness is 'rude' (zonzaina) language that makes others uncomfortable.
English: Language lacking politeness is 'rude' (zonzaina) language that makes others uncomfortable.
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