“Neglect” in Japanese
Short answer
Neglect in Japanese is “等閑” (toukan). Full meaning: neglect, negligence, disregard, making light of.
Other ways to say “Neglect” in Japanese
怠慢
taiman negligence, neglect, carelessness, procrastination
ネグレクト
negurekuto neglect
休怠
kyuutai laziness, neglect
たいまん
taiman negligence, neglect, carelessness, procrastination
なおざり
naozari neglect, negligence, disregard, making light of
蔑ろ
naigashiro (a) slight, disrespect, making light (of), neglect
怠まん
taiman negligence, neglect, carelessness, procrastination
ないがしろ
naigashiro (a) slight, disrespect, making light (of), neglect
ナイガシロ
naigashiro (a) slight, disrespect, making light (of), neglect
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