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
His work is always flawless.
With a tactful response, she skillfully resolved the complaint.
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.