浅慮

senryo

noun★Intermediate💡 shortsightedness

formal

lack of careful consideration or foresight; shortsightedness in decision-making.

政治家の浅慮な発言が国際問題を引き起こした。

The politician's shortsighted remarks sparked an international issue.

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Often used in formal contexts to criticize poor judgment or lack of long-term thinking.

Collocations

浅慮な判断shortsighted decision浅慮な行動shortsighted action浅慮に陥るto fall into shortsightedness

Synonyms

無思慮軽率短慮

Antonyms

深慮慎重思慮深い

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding 浅慮

When giving advice, use phrases like 「長期的な視点を持つ」 (have a long-term perspective) or 「慎重に考える」 (think carefully) to encourage deeper consideration.

⚡Gold Rule

When to use 浅慮

Use 浅慮 when criticizing a decision or action that ignores future risks or consequences. It implies a lack of wisdom rather than mere carelessness.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 浅 (sen, 'shallow') and 慮 (ryo, 'consideration' or 'thought'). The compound dates back to classical Chinese and was adopted into Japanese with the same meaning.

📝Usage Notes

Used to describe decisions or actions that prioritize immediate gains or convenience over long-term consequences. Common in political, business, and personal contexts.

Word Breakdown

浅

shallow, superficial, lacking depth

root

慮

consideration, thought, deliberation

root

和英辞典

浅慮

senryo

noun★Intermediate💡 shortsightedness

formal

lack of careful consideration or foresight; shortsightedness in decision-making.

政治家の浅慮な発言が国際問題を引き起こした。

The politician's shortsighted remarks sparked an international issue.

💡

Often used in formal contexts to criticize poor judgment or lack of long-term thinking.

Collocations

浅慮な判断shortsighted decision浅慮な行動shortsighted action浅慮に陥るto fall into shortsightedness

Synonyms

無思慮軽率短慮

Antonyms

深慮慎重思慮深い

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding 浅慮

When giving advice, use phrases like 「長期的な視点を持つ」 (have a long-term perspective) or 「慎重に考える」 (think carefully) to encourage deeper consideration.

⚡Gold Rule

When to use 浅慮

Use 浅慮 when criticizing a decision or action that ignores future risks or consequences. It implies a lack of wisdom rather than mere carelessness.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 浅 (sen, 'shallow') and 慮 (ryo, 'consideration' or 'thought'). The compound dates back to classical Chinese and was adopted into Japanese with the same meaning.

📝Usage Notes

Used to describe decisions or actions that prioritize immediate gains or convenience over long-term consequences. Common in political, business, and personal contexts.

Word Breakdown

浅

shallow, superficial, lacking depth

root

慮

consideration, thought, deliberation

root

和英辞典