Word details

ないがしろ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ないがしろ

Dictionary

Entry

蔑ろ
~な Adj.
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #54488
1

(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 2483
Grade 8

Meanings

ignore
despise
neglect
ridicule

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ないがしろ
なみ.する
くらい
さげす.む

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