(むぼう)

むぼう
na-adjective
reckless, rash, foolhardy
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(むぼう)運転(うんてん)はやめてほしい。
I wish you'd stop driving recklessly.
準備(じゅんび)なしで登山(とざん)するのは無謀(むぼう)だ。
Climbing a mountain without preparation is reckless.
周囲(しゅうい)からは無謀(むぼう)だと()われたが、(かれ)計画(けいかく)実行(じっこう)(うつ)し、見事(みごと)成功(せいこう)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(むぼう)な + noun (modifier) or 無謀(むぼう)だ (predicate).

DISTINCTION:

  • 無謀(むぼう): reckless due to lack of planning or foresight; implies the action is unreasonable
  • 大胆(だいたん): bold, daring; can be positive (courageous) or negative depending on context
  • 無鉄砲(むてっぽう): reckless, heedless; more colloquial, often describes personality traits

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 無謀(むぼう)計画(けいかく): a reckless plan
  • 無謀(むぼう)運転(うんてん): reckless driving
  • 無謀(むぼう)挑戦(ちょうせん): a reckless challenge
  • 無謀(むぼう)行動(こうどう): reckless behavior