neglect; disregard; making light of
Describes treating something as unimportant, not giving it proper attention, or leaving it undone. Often used with verbs like する or にされる.
彼は仕事をなおざりにして遊んでばかりいる。
He neglects his work and just plays around.
安全対策がなおざりにされていた。
Safety measures had been disregarded.
He was so busy with work that he neglected his health.
Even before exams, cleaning the room tends to get neglected.
In meetings, environmental issues tend to be brushed aside.
His boss criticized him for his careless attitude.