ぞんざい

ぞんざい is a na-adjective describing careless, rough, or rude behavior.

Writing

• Rarely written as 粗雑(ぞんざい); hiragana is standard

Sense 1 - careless

• Describes sloppy handling of objects or tasks
• Implies lack of proper care or attention

Sense 2 - rude

• Describes disrespectful treatment of people
• Includes rude speech, dismissive attitude, or impolite behavior

Common collocations

• ぞんざいな扱(あつか)い (careless treatment)
• ぞんざいな態度(たいど) (rude attitude)
• ぞんざいな言葉遣(ことばづか)い (rude speech)
• ぞんざいに扱(あつか)う (to handle carelessly/rudely)

Grammar forms

• ぞんざいな + noun (ぞんざいな態度(たいど))
• ぞんざいに + verb (ぞんざいに扱(あつか)う)

Similar words

• 雑(ざつ): Rough, crude (more general)
• 乱暴(らんぼう): Rough, violent (more physical)
• ぞんざい: Specifically careless/rude in handling or treatment

Register: Neutral. Used in criticism or admonishment.