おざなり
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Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
perfunctory; makeshift; slapdash; half-hearted
usually written using kana alone
Describes doing something in a superficial, careless, or merely going-through-the-motions way, without proper effort or sincerity. Often used for work, responses, or arrangements that are done just to get by.
I was disappointed by his perfunctory reply.
A slapdash plan won't succeed.
He only gave a half-hearted explanation at the meeting.
Expressions
- お座なりになるnot be taken seriously; be treated perfunctorily