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procrastination in Japanese

procrastination in Japanese is 先延ばし, 遅滞 — procrastination means putting off something that needs doing, usually in favour of something easier or more pleasant, despite knowing the delay will cost you.

procrastination in Japanese

先延ばし
noun
Pronounced: sakinobashi
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
遅滞
noun
Pronounced: chitai
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

What does "procrastination" mean?

  1. noun Putting off something that needs doing, usually in favour of something easier or more pleasant, despite knowing the delay will cost you.
    "His procrastination turned a two-hour job into a week of dread."
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procrastination in a sentence

  • His procrastination turned a two-hour job into a week of dread.
  • Procrastination is less about laziness than about avoiding an unpleasant feeling.

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What is "procrastination" in Japanese?

"procrastination" in Japanese is 先延ばし, 遅滞. procrastination means: Putting off something that needs doing, usually in favour of something easier or more pleasant, despite knowing the delay will cost you.

How do you pronounce 先延ばし?

"procrastination" in Japanese is 先延ばし, pronounced "sakinobashi".

How do you use "procrastination" in a sentence?

Example: "His procrastination turned a two-hour job into a week of dread." In Japanese, "procrastination" is 先延ばし, 遅滞.

Are there other ways to say "procrastination" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "procrastination": 先延ばし, 遅滞.

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