おろか

Frequency rank: 9,331. – 9,346.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  1. not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; not only ...word usually written using kana aloneafter 〜は or 〜も
    2. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
  2. negligent; neglectful; careless; remissword usually written using kana alonearchaismsee also
Forms
  • おろかFrequency rank: 9,331. – 9,346.
  • か【おろか】Frequency rank: 18,778. – 18,875.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; not only ...
    2. This meaning is used to express that something is obvious or taken for granted, often in a context where it is clear that the following point is even more significant or emphasizes a contrast.
    I don't have money to go on a trip. Not to mention, I don’t even have time.
    He can't even prepare a basic meal. Not to mention, he can’t even do laundry.
  2. negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
    3. This meaning describes a lack of attention or care in one's actions or responsibilities, often resulting in negative consequences.
    He is negligent in his work.
    If you drive carelessly, you might cause an accident.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to be negligentfool; foolish personfoolishness; ignoranceto neglect one's knowledgeto think carelesslyto waste timeto behave foolishlyto show foolishnesslet alone other thingsthis problem is not trivial
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