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“irresponsible” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimusekinin

Example

彼の判断は無責任です。kare no han dan wa mu seki nin de su

His decision is irresponsible.

Illustration for 無責任 (irresponsible)

How to say “irresponsible” in Japanese

“Irresponsible” in Japanese is 無責任 (musekinin).

It describes acting without due care for one's duties or the effects of one's choices.

Full entry for 無責任: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 無責任

問題を放置するのは無責任です。mon dai o hō chi su ru no wa mu seki nin de su

Leaving a problem unaddressed is irresponsible.

Tips for using 無責任

  • Unlike the milder English "careless," 無責任な (musekinin na) can strongly criticize someone for ignoring the consequences of a choice.

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