noun-modifying (irregular)
foolproof; idiot-proof
Describes a design, system, or measure that prevents mistakes even by careless or uninformed users. Often used attributively before nouns like 設計 (design) or 仕組み (mechanism).
This machine has a foolproof design.
We added idiot-proof steps to the manual.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Katakana spelling of the first part; common in casual or emphatic contexts.
Compound of 馬鹿 (fool, idiot) and よけ (avoiding, keeping off), the nominalized stem of よける (to avoid). Literally 'fool-avoiding'.