N3
あなどる (anadoru)
侮る
look down on; underestimate; mock; make light of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to looking down on someone, underestimating their ability, mocking, or making light of a situation/enemy. Often used as 侮れない (cannot be underestimated/must watch out). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Underestimate me? Don't you dare underestimate my capabilities just because I am a woman! I can manage this department AND make you happy! Don't mock my power!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あなどるなかれ！私が女だからって、あるいは可愛いからって侮らないでよね！仕事も、あんたを世界一幸せにする力も、完璧に備えてるんだから！侮ると痛い目見るわよ！』
📝 Example Sentences
対戦相手のチームを_______ていたせいで、思わぬ大敗を喫してしまいました。
Because we underestimated the opponent team, we suffered an unexpected major defeat.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "侮る"!
小雨だからと天気を_______いると、急に土砂降りになってずぶ濡れになります。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 軽んじて見くびる「侮って」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『天気を侮る！ダメよ！私の「あんたへの嫉妬心」も侮ると、明日の仕事が猛烈な嵐になるんだから、絶対に侮るんじゃないわよ！』
English: Since it represents looking down and underestimating, 'underestimating' (anadoru) is correct. Haruka: 'Underestimating the weather! Bad! If you underestimate my "jealousy toward you", tomorrow's work will become a severe storm, so never underestimate it!'
English: Since it represents looking down and underestimating, 'underestimating' (anadoru) is correct. Haruka: 'Underestimating the weather! Bad! If you underestimate my "jealousy toward you", tomorrow's work will become a severe storm, so never underestimate it!'
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