ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Intransitive use describing a person's state of being lazy or idle, often without a direct object.
彼は一日中怠けてテレビを見ていた。
He was lazy all day and watched TV.
暑
On hot days, I can't help but be lazy.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Transitive use: to neglect duties, work, or obligations; often takes an object marked with を.
彼はよく仕事を怠ける。
He often neglects his work.
学校を怠けてはいけません。
You must not skip school.