English–Japanese

“reckless” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimubō

Example

その計画は無謀です。so no kei kaku wa mu bō de su

That plan is reckless.

Illustration for 無謀 (reckless)

How to say “reckless” in Japanese

“Reckless” in Japanese is 無謀 (mubō).

Centers on moving ahead despite serious risks and weak prospects of success.

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

Example sentences with 無謀

その提案に賛成するのは無謀です。so no tei an ni san sei su ru no wa mu bō de su

It is reckless to agree to that proposal.

Tips for using 無謀

  • In conversational English, reckless emphasizes disregard for danger, while rash emphasizes hasty judgment, so the two translations are close but not identical.

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