negligence; carelessness; failure to do one's duty
Refers to a failure to perform a required action or duty, often with a nuance of oversight or neglect. Commonly used in formal or serious contexts.
The negligence in reporting became a major problem.
Negligence in safety checks is unforgivable.
diligently; faithfully; without fail
Standard kanji spelling for this noun.
Derived from the verb 怠る (おこたる, 'to neglect'), nominalized by the continuative form. The kanji 怠 carries the meaning of 'neglect' or 'laziness'.