Neglect in Japanese
"neglect" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "neglect". The most common choice is shown first.
怠View details →
Top pick
neglect, laziness
Reading: tai
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and platform. Heart being lazy on platform.
What it carries
Laziness, slack, negligence. Represents being lazy.
Related kanji for "neglect"
疎Details →蔑Details →
neglect
so
Composed of leg and bundle. Leg separating from bundle.
neglect
betsu
Composed of grass, garrison, and woman. Despised woman.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for neglect?
The most common kanji for "neglect" is 怠, read as tai. It means neglect, laziness. Related kanji: 疎 (neglect), 蔑 (neglect).
How many strokes does 怠 have?
怠 has 9 strokes.