Japanese

かしつ
Meaning: fault; error; negligence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

過
失

Example sentences

Due to his negligence, the project was delayed.
他人の小さな過失を咎めるべきではない。
You should not blame others for small mistakes.
彼が犯した小さな過失には、今回だけは目をつぶることにした。
I decided to overlook the small mistake he made, just this once.
彼は過失運転致死傷罪に問われ、禁錮三年の実刑判決を受けた。
He was charged with professional negligence resulting in death or injury and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment without forced labor.
些細な過失が舐糠及米となり、会社に莫大な損失をもたらした。
A trivial oversight led to cumulative damage, resulting in enormous losses for the company.

Usage Notes

Refers to a mistake or oversight, often implying a lack of due care or attention, especially in legal contexts.

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