“Inattention” in Japanese
Short answer
Inattention in Japanese is “上の空” (uwanosora). Full meaning: inattention, absent-mindedness.
Other ways to say “Inattention” in Japanese
注意散漫
chuuisanman inattention, distraction, mind-wandering
注意力散漫
chuuiryokusanman inattention, distraction, mind-wandering
油断
yudan negligence, carelessness, inattention, unpreparedness
不注意
fuchuui carelessness, inattention, thoughtlessness, negligence
ウワの空
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
うわの空
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
うわのそら
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
ウワノソラ
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
ゆたん
yudan negligence, carelessness, inattention, unpreparedness
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