English–Japanese
“negligence” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitaiman
Example
仕事の怠慢は、事故につながります。shi goto no tai man wa ji ko ni tsu na ga ri ma su
Negligence at work can lead to accidents.
How to say “negligence” in Japanese
“Negligence” in Japanese is 怠慢 (taiman).
Centers on neglecting an obligation through a lack of proper care, effort, or attention.
Example sentences with 怠慢
管理者の怠慢が大きな問題になりました。kan ri sha no tai man ga ō ki na mon dai ni na ri ma shi ta
The manager's negligence became a major problem.
Tips for using 怠慢
- English negligence can have a legal meaning, while 怠慢 (taiman, "negligence") is also commonly used in Japanese for poor performance of an expected duty.