“Recklessness” in Japanese
Short answer
Recklessness in Japanese is “猪突” (chototsu). Full meaning: recklessness, foolhardiness.
Other ways to say “Recklessness” in Japanese
命知らず
inochishirazu recklessness, daredevilry, rashness
蛮骨
bankotsu brute courage, recklessness
蛮勇
banyuu foolhardiness, recklessness, savage valour, savage valor, brute courage
向こう見ず
mukoumizu recklessness, rashness, foolhardiness, temerity
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