おろか

Frequency rank: 9,331. – 9,346.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; not only ...word usually written using kana aloneafter 〜は or 〜も

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

negligent; neglectful; careless; remissword usually written using kana alonearchaismsee also 疎か【おろそか】

Forms

おろかFrequency rank: 9,331. – 9,346.
疎か【おろか】Frequency rank: 18,778. – 18,875.

Generated definitions (experimental)

not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; not only ...

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.

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I don't have money to go on a trip. Not to mention, I don’t even have time.

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He can't even prepare a basic meal. Not to mention, he can’t even do laundry.

negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss

This meaning describes a lack of attention or care in one's actions or responsibilities, often resulting in negative consequences.

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He is negligent in his work.

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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

おろか