negligence in Japanese
negligence in Japanese is 過失, 疎か — negligence means a failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
negligence in Japanese
過失
Pronounced: kashitsu
(legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
疎か
Pronounced: orosoka
(legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
What does "negligence" mean?
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noun A failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
"The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage."
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noun In law, a failure to meet the standard of care a reasonable person would show, resulting in injury or damage.
"The hospital was sued for medical negligence."
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negligence in a sentence
- The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage.
- The hospital was sued for medical negligence.
- The court found the company liable for negligence after the equipment failed.
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What is "negligence" in Japanese?
"negligence" in Japanese is 過失, 疎か. negligence means: A failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
How do you pronounce 過失?
"negligence" in Japanese is 過失, pronounced "kashitsu".
How do you use "negligence" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage." In Japanese, "negligence" is 過失, 疎か.
Are there other ways to say "negligence" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "negligence": 過失, 疎か.
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