1.
reckless, rash, foolhardy
Acting without thought for consequences or without adequate planning. Describes plans, actions, or behavior that are unreasonably risky or ill-considered.
無謀な運転はやめてほしい。
I wish you'd stop driving recklessly.
準備なしで登山するのは無謀だ。
Climbing a mountain without preparation is reckless.
周囲からは無謀だと言われたが、彼は計画を実行に移し、見事に成功させた。
People around him said it was reckless, but he put the plan into action and succeeded brilliantly.
GRAMMAR:
Na-adjective. Used as 無謀な + noun (modifier) or 無謀だ (predicate).
DISTINCTION:
- 無謀: reckless due to lack of planning or foresight; implies the action is unreasonable
- 大胆: bold, daring; can be positive (courageous) or negative depending on context
- 無鉄砲: reckless, heedless; more colloquial, often describes personality traits
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 無謀な計画: a reckless plan
- 無謀な運転: reckless driving
- 無謀な挑戦: a reckless challenge
- 無謀な行動: reckless behavior