N3
ゆだん (yudan)
油断
carelessness, inattention, negligence
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in the phrase 油断する (yudan suru) meaning 'to be careless' or 'to let one's guard down'. It implies a lack of vigilance that can lead to mistakes or misfortune. (「油断する」の形で使われることが多く、「気を抜く」「注意を怠る」という意味。失敗や不運につながる警戒心の欠如を指す。)
📝 Example Sentences
油断すると、思わぬミスをするかもしれません。
If you're careless, you might make an unexpected mistake.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "油断"!
試験中は_______しないように、気をつけましょう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 試験中は「油断」しないように注意が必要です。
English: You need to be careful not to be 'careless' (yudan) during the exam.
English: You need to be careful not to be 'careless' (yudan) during the exam.
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