Sign In

Dictionary

Entry Details for ないがしろ

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

naigashiro
noun, na adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[ないがし()·]
naigashiro

English Meaning(s) for ないがしろ

noun, na adjective
  1. (a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect

Definition and Synonyms for ないがしろ

Slight a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
Synonyms: ないがしろ, , 侮り, 侮る, 侮蔑, 侮辱, 恥辱, 拒絶, 肘鉄, 肘鉄砲, 蔑み, 蔑む, 蔑視, 軽視
Sniffy having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Synonyms: ないがしろ, 不遜, 傲岸, 傲慢, 傲慢不遜, 大柄, 大柄, 大風, 大風, 尊大, 居丈高, 御高い, 横柄, 横風, 横風, 腰高, 見高, 驕傲, 驕慢, かさ高, かさ高い, 高圧的, 高姿勢, 高慢, 高慢ちき, 高飛車
Scornful expressing extreme contempt
Synonyms: ないがしろ, 横風, 横風
Neglect willful lack of care and attention
Synonyms: ないがしろ, ネグレクト, 無視
Negligence the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
Synonyms: たゆみ, たるみ, たるむ, だるい, なおざり, ゆるがせ, ないがしろ, ほったらかし, ほったらかす, やりっぱなし, 不届き, 不行き届き, 怠り, 怠る, 怠慢, 懈怠, 手抜き, 手抜かり, 手落ち, 投げやり, 抛擲, 無精, 疎慢, 粗放, 緩み, 緩む, 緩怠, 軽視, 閑却
Neglect lack of attention and due care
Synonyms: かりそめ, なおざり, ゆるがせ, ないがしろ, 不行き届き, , 緩怠, 苟且, 軽視, 閑却

Categories ないがしろ is a member of

Discourtesy a lack of politeness
Show all words in category »
Carelessness the quality of not being careful or taking pains
Show all words in category »
Inattention lack of attention
Show all words in category »
Mistreatment the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for ないがしろ

Sample Sentences for ないがしろ

Don't ignore your subordinates.
Tom's translation is too focused on the rhythm of English translation, and ignores the nuances of the original.

Comments for ないがしろ

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.