expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
careful; prudent; without slip; faultless
Describes a person or action that is thorough, leaves no loose ends, and avoids mistakes or social blunders. Often used in the negative form そつのない to mean 'flawless' or 'without oversight'.
See also: そつがない
彼の仕事はいつもそつのないものだ。
His work is always flawless.
そつのない対応で、クレームをうまく収めた。
With a tactful response, she skillfully resolved the complaint.
Katakana spelling sometimes used for emphasis or stylistic effect.
Irregular kanji usage; 卒 is not standard for this word.
Derived from そつ (a slip or oversight) + ない (not), literally 'without a slip'. The kanji 卒 is an irregular ateji usage.