scatterbrain; absent-minded person; careless person
Describes someone who is habitually forgetful, inattentive, or makes careless mistakes.
He's a scatterbrain and often forgets his wallet.
Refers to someone who acts impulsively or rushes into things without thinking.
Rash people often make quick decisions and regret them later.
Standard kanji spelling.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.
Kana spelling; used when the kanji is avoided or for clarity.
Compound of 慌て (awate, 'to panic, be flustered') + 者 (mono, 'person'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.