Japanese

かにする

おろそかにする
Meaning: to neglect; to treat lightly; to disregard
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 疎かにする 疎かにしない
Polite 疎かにします 疎かにしません
Past 疎かにした 疎かにしなかった
Polite + Past 疎かにしました 疎かにしませんでした
Te-form 疎かにして 疎かにしなくて
Potential 疎かにできる 疎かにできない
Passive 疎かにされる 疎かにされない
Causative 疎かにさせる 疎かにさせない
Imperative 疎かにしろ 疎かにするな

Handwriting

疎
か
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Example sentences

If you neglect the basics, you cannot expect to improve.
唐の玄宗皇帝は楊貴妃に溺れ、政治を疎かにした。
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was captivated by Yang Guifei and neglected the affairs of state.
彼は獅子搏兎の精神で、どんな小さな仕事も疎かにしない。
With the spirit of a lion catching a rabbit, he does not neglect even the smallest job.

Usage Notes

Used when someone fails to give proper attention or care to something that should be handled seriously.

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