おざなり
ozanari
perfunctory, half-hearted, cursory
彼はおざなりな仕事をした
He did a perfunctory job
informal
Done in a careless or superficial manner; lacking proper attention or effort
おざなりな返事をする
To give a perfunctory reply
おざなりな態度
A half-hearted attitude
Often used to describe actions or attitudes that are done without proper care or sincerity
Pro Tip
Common Usage
This word is often used to describe actions or attitudes that are done without proper care or sincerity.
Word Origin
From the verb "おざなりにする" (to do something in a perfunctory manner), derived from the noun "おざなり" meaning 'perfunctory' or 'half-hearted'
Usage Notes
This word is often used to criticize someone's lack of effort or sincerity in their actions or attitudes. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
お
honorific prefix
prefixざなり
perfunctory, half-hearted
root和英辞典