怠
neglect · laziness
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and platform. Heart being lazy on platform.
Symbolism
Laziness, slack, negligence. Represents being lazy.
Component Breakdown
台 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 怠
Proverbs & Idioms
怠け者の節句働き
なまけもののせっくばたらき
Lazy people work only on holidays
Slackers show effort only when watched
Anime & Manga
ニトの怠惰な異世界症候群 ~最弱職〈ヒーラー〉なのに最強はチートですか?~
Nito no Taidana Isekai Shoukougun: Saijaku Shoku "Healer" nano ni Saikyou wa Cheat desu ka?
A well-known work with 怠 in its Japanese title.
怠惰な悪辱貴族に転生した俺、シナリオをぶっ壊したら規格外の魔力で最凶になった
Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, I Broke the Game and Mastered Magic Beyond Limits!
A well-known work with 怠 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“neglect”
“laziness”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 怠 mean in Japanese?
怠 means neglect, laziness.
How do you read 怠?
On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: おこた.る、なま.ける (okotaru, namakeru).
How many strokes does 怠 have?
怠 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 怠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
怠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means neglect, laziness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.