English–Japanese
“neglect” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiokotaru
Example
私は健康管理を怠ります。watashi wa ken kō kan ri o okota ri ma su
I neglect my health.
How to say “neglect” in Japanese
“Neglect” in Japanese is 怠る (okotaru).
Presents neglect as leaving an expected duty or necessary action unattended.
Example sentences with 怠る
忙しさを理由に、記録の更新を怠ってはいけません。isoga shi sa o ri yū ni ki roku no kō shin o okota tte wa i ke ma se n
You must not neglect updating the records just because you are busy.
Tips for using 怠る
- In conversation, this verb often sounds more formal than casual expressions for slacking and frames the omission as a lapse in responsibility.