Japanese word

無責任

Pronunciation

Romajimusekinin

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveirresponsible

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 無責任な発言mu seki nin na hatsu gen

    irresponsible remark

  • 無責任な態度mu seki nin na tai do

    irresponsible attitude

  • 無責任な行動mu seki nin na kō dō

    irresponsible action

Similar words

いい加減iikagen: Treating a duty or matter carelessly instead of giving it the attention it requires.
軽率keisotsu: Making a choice too quickly without carefully considering its consequences.
不注意fuchūi: Not paying enough attention to what one is doing, which may lead to mistakes.
無思慮mushiryo: Showing little thought for the consequences of an action or decision.

Definition in Japanese

果たすべき責任を自覚せず、結果や影響を考えないさま。ha ta su be ki seki nin o ji kaku se zu kek ka ya ei kyō o kanga e na i sa ma

Word origin

無責任 (musekinin) combines 無 (mu, "without") and 責任 (sekinin, "responsibility").

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • 有責yūsekiresponsiblena-adjective

Related words

  • 無責任さmusekininsairresponsibilitynoun
  • 無責任者musekininshairresponsible personnoun

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