N1
そこつ (sokotsu)
粗忽
careless, thoughtless, blunder-prone, absent-minded
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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。
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "粗忽"!
彼は_______な性格で、大事な書類を置き忘れてしまうことがある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「粗忽な性格」は、うっかりしていて、忘れ物をしたり間違いをしたりしやすい性格を表す。
English: 「粗忽な性格」describes a careless personality prone to forgetting things or making mistakes.
English: 「粗忽な性格」describes a careless personality prone to forgetting things or making mistakes.
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