Word details

ものぐさ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ものぐさ.

Dictionary

Entry

ものぐさ物臭懶Noun～な Adj.Usually kanaFreq #52698
1

laziness; lazy person

Examples
彼は大変ものぐさな男だ。
He is such a lazy fellow.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

物

thing, object, matter

8 strokesFrequency 215JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ブツモツ

Kun

ものもの-
臭

stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright

9 strokesFrequency 1,760JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シュウ

Kun

くさ.い-くさ.いにお.うにお.い
懶

languid, be lazy, be negligent

19 strokes

On

ランライ

Kun

ものういおこたる

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