Translation guide
Describes something done carelessly, hastily, or without proper attention to detail. Often used for work, appearance, or speech.
To describe work, tasks, or results that are done without care, leading to mistakes or poor quality.
Common adjective meaning careless, half-hearted, or irresponsible. Can describe a person's attitude or the quality of work.
His work is slipshod.
You won't succeed with slipshod preparation.
Means sloppy, careless, or negligent, often used for management, planning, or work processes.
Slipshod management is the problem.
I was surprised at his slipshod way of working.
Means rough, crude, or sloppy. Often used for workmanship or handling of things.
This finish is slipshod, isn't it?
Same reading as ずさん but written with kanji. More formal/literary, meaning careless or slipshod.
With a slipshod plan, failure is inevitable.
To describe a person's appearance or dress that is messy, careless, or not properly put together.
Means slovenly, untidy, or loose in habits. Commonly used for appearance or behavior.
He always looks slipshod.
Alternative form of だらしない, same meaning.
A slipshod appearance gives a bad impression.
Means rough, careless, or crude, often for handling things or manner. Can apply to appearance but less common.
To describe words, arguments, or writing that are thrown together without thought, often inaccurate or sloppy.
Attributive form of いい加減, used before nouns to mean careless or irresponsible (speech, remarks, etc.).
Please don't make slipshod remarks.
His explanation was slipshod.
Means rough or careless, often for language or treatment.
Speak in a slipshod tone.
Formal/literary attributive form, meaning slipshod or full of errors (e.g., in a report).
A slipshod article was published.
いい加減 is the most common and versatile, covering careless attitude, work, or speech. ずさん emphasizes negligence in systems or processes. 雑 implies roughness or lack of refinement, often in manual work.
Do not translate 'slipshod' literally as '滑り靴' or similar. There is no direct Japanese equivalent; use the adjectives above depending on context.
The report was slipshod and full of errors.
He did a slipshod job painting the fence.
Don't go to an interview in slipshod attire.
ぞんざいな身なりで出かけた。
He went out in a slipshod appearance.