N2
やみくも (yamikumo)
やみくも
blindly, recklessly, thoughtlessly, indiscriminately
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies acting without thought, planning, or clear direction, often leading to negative outcomes. Frequently used adverbially (やみくもに).
📝 Example Sentences
やみくもに行動しても成功はしない。
You won't succeed by acting blindly.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "やみくも"!
何も考えずに_______に走り出すのは危険だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「何も考えずに」という状況に合う、「見境なく、無計画に」という意味の「やみくもに」が適切です。
English: 'Yamikumo ni' is appropriate here, meaning 'blindly' or 'indiscriminately' in the context of 'without thinking'.
English: 'Yamikumo ni' is appropriate here, meaning 'blindly' or 'indiscriminately' in the context of 'without thinking'.
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