N1
とんちゃく (tonchaku)
頓着
caring; minding; bothering (usually with a negative, e.g., ~しない)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Almost always used in the negative form 「頓着しない」 (tonchaku shinai), meaning "to not care about" or "to not pay attention to." It implies a lack of concern or indifference.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は周りの意見に頓着せず、自分の道を貫いた。
He didn't care about others' opinions and pursued his own path.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "頓着"!
彼女は流行に全く_______せず、いつも自分らしい服装をしている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「頓着しない」は「気にしない」「こだわらない」という意味で使われます。
English: "頓着しない" means "to not care" or "to not be particular about."
English: "頓着しない" means "to not care" or "to not be particular about."
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