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Zach

怠る

Reading

Kana: おこたる
Romaji: okotaru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5r
vt
1

to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard

See also: 怠ける

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 おこた.る、 なま.ける
Meanings: neglect, laziness

Example Sentences

(かれ)義務(ぎむ)(おこた)った。
➥He neglected his duties.
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義務(ぎむ)(おこた)ってはならない。
➥You are not to neglect your duty.
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努力(どりょく)(おこた)ってはいけない。
➥You should never fail to make efforts.
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毎日(まいにち)(つと)めを(おこた)るな。
➥Don't fail in your daily duties.
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仕事(しごと)(おこた)ってはいけない。
➥Don't neglect your business.
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彼女(かのじょ)職務(しょくむ)(おこた)ったため解雇(かいこ)された。
➥She was dismissed for loafing on the job.
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