粗雑(そざつ)

そざつ
na-adjective
crude, rough, sloppy
1. crude, rough, sloppy
Lacking care or refinement; carelessly or poorly made.
粗雑(そざつ)な作(つく)りだ。
It's crude workmanship.
粗雑(そざつ)な仕事(しごと)は許(ゆる)されない。
Sloppy work is not tolerated.
説明(せつめい)が粗雑(そざつ)で分(わ)かりにくかった。
The explanation was rough and hard to understand.

粗雑(そざつ) describes something that lacks refinement or care, with a negative connotation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 粗雑(そざつ)な作(つく)り: crude construction
  • 粗雑(そざつ)な仕事(しごと): sloppy work
  • 粗雑(そざつ)な扱(あつか)い: rough handling
  • 粗雑(そざつ)な説明(せつめい): rough/careless explanation

USAGE NOTES:

  • Always carries a negative connotation
  • Used to criticize lack of care or attention to detail
  • Can apply to physical objects, work quality, or explanations

Related Words

Antonym: 精緻(せいち) (elaborate)
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Added 2026.2.1 11:38 · Revised 2026.2.3 23:48
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