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怠惰 (たいだ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
lazy ; idle ; indolent
Describes a person, attitude, or lifestyle characterized by laziness or avoidance of work. Often used in formal or written contexts. Antonym: 勤勉 (diligent).
Antonyms: 勤勉
Idleness is the enemy of success.
Written forms 怠たい 惰だ Usage 99%
Standard kanji form; the most common and recommended spelling.
たいだ Usage 1%
Similar words 勤きん 勉べん Antonym; means diligent or hardworking, the opposite of 怠惰.
怠なま ける Verb meaning to be lazy or to neglect; more colloquial and action-oriented than the abstract noun/adjective 怠惰.
Etymology Compound of 怠 (lazy, neglect) and 惰 (lazy, idle). Both kanji contribute a similar meaning, reinforcing the concept of laziness.
