うかうか

Frequency rank: 30,257. – 30,508.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

carelessly; inattentivelyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

Forms

うかうかFrequency rank: 30,257. – 30,508.
ウカウカ

Generated definitions (experimental)

carelessly; inattentively

This expression describes a state of being unmindful or not paying attention, often resulting in mistakes or oversight.

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If I'm careless, I'll forget important things.

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He was inattentive and ended up being late for the appointment.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to be carelessyou must not be inattentivecareless attituderoom for carelessnessinattentive behaviorif you are carelessdon't be carelesscareless daystime to be inattentivebeing careless is dangerous

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

2 results

1. 、。

When one of my coworkers starts racking up good sales figures I can't let down my guard.

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2. 。。

The debuts of groups of South Korean female singers are on the rise in Japan. Japanese singers can't afford to let their guards down.

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