1.
neglectful, careless, negligent
Describes the state of not giving proper attention or care to something that deserves it. Often used to criticize lack of diligence or to express one's commitment to not neglect something.
勉強を疎かにしてはいけない。
You must not neglect your studies.
健康管理を疎かにしがちだ。
I tend to neglect health management.
基本を疎かにすると失敗する。
If you neglect the basics, you will fail.
家族との時間を疎かにしていた自分を反省した。
I reflected on how I had been neglecting time with my family.
疎か is typically used with にする (to neglect something) or になる (to become neglected).
Common patterns:
- 〜を疎かにする (to neglect something)
- 〜が疎かになる (something becomes neglected)
- 疎かにしがち (tend to neglect)
Note: The kanji 疎か is often written in hiragana (おろそか) in everyday use.
Related words:
- 蔑にする: to neglect, disregard (stronger, more deliberate)
- 怠ける: to be lazy, slack off
- 軽視する: to make light of, underestimate