neglectful; prone to neglect
Describes a tendency to be careless or negligent about duties or tasks. Often used with 〜になる or 〜だ.
Lately, I've been prone to neglecting my studies.
He tends to become neglectful of his health management.
Standard kanji-kana spelling.
Alternate kanji for がち; less common but still seen.
Compound of 怠り (okotari, 'neglect,' nominal form of 怠る) + がち (gachi, suffix meaning 'tend to'). The suffix がち derives from the verb 勝つ (katsu, 'to win'), implying a prevailing tendency.