English–Japanese

“rash” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikeisotsu

Example

その発言は軽率です。so no hatsu gen wa kei sotsu de su

That remark is rash.

Illustration for 軽率 (rash)

How to say “rash” in Japanese

“Rash” in Japanese is 軽率 (keisotsu).

It describes acting or judging before giving a matter enough thought, often showing poor judgment.

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

Example sentences with 軽率

重要なことは、十分に考えてから決め、軽率な判断を避けることです。jū yō na ko to wa jū bun ni kanga e te ka ra ki me kei sotsu na han dan o sa ke ru ko to de su

The important thing is to think carefully before deciding and avoid rash decisions.

Tips for using 軽率

  • English rash also means a skin outbreak, but 軽率 (keisotsu) corresponds to the judgment-related sense of rash, as in a rash decision.

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