おざなりな(おざなりな)
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Meaning: perfunctory/done for appearance
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | おざなりで | おざなりで |
| ta-form (past) | おざなりだった | おざなりだった |
| nai-form (negative) | おざなりではない | おざなりではない |
Example sentences
- おざなりな対応では信頼を失う。 — A slapdash response will cost you people's trust.
- おざなりな返事をしない。 — Don't give a half-hearted reply.
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