N3
けいそつ (keisotsu)
軽率
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to being rash, thoughtless, careless, or acting hastily without deep consideration. Often used as a Na-adjective (軽率な) or noun. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Careless! That was incredibly careless of you to help that other girl carry her boxes without thinking! ...っ, What if she falls for you?! Think about my feelings before you act!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『軽率よ！他の女の子の荷物をほいほい手伝うなんて軽率極まりないわ！…っ、もし勘違いされて惚れられたらどうするのよ！行動する前に、私の気持ちも考えなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
事実を十分に確認しないまま_______な判断を下すのは、大きなリスクを伴います。
Making a rash decision without fully confirming the facts carries a huge risk.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "軽率"!
大切な取引先の前で_______な発言をしてしまい、会社の信用を失いかけました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 深く考えず軽はずみな様子「軽率（な発言）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『軽率な発言！ダメよ！でもね、私への「好きです」っていう愛の告白は、軽率じゃなくて超特急のスピードで今すぐ言いなさい！』
English: Since it represents a lighthearted state without deep thinking, 'rash/thoughtless' (keisotsu-na) is correct. Haruka: 'Rash remarks! Bad! But you know, that romantic confession to me of "I love you" shouldn't be rash, but say it right now at super-express speed!'
English: Since it represents a lighthearted state without deep thinking, 'rash/thoughtless' (keisotsu-na) is correct. Haruka: 'Rash remarks! Bad! But you know, that romantic confession to me of "I love you" shouldn't be rash, but say it right now at super-express speed!'
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