Moji Ninja

怠 — lazy; neglect

怠 means “lazy; neglect”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: タイ (tai). Kun'yomi: おこた(る) (okotaru), なま(ける) (namakeru). You'll see it in words such as 怠る (okotaru, “to neglect; to be negligent in”).

怠
Stroke order of 怠
Meaning
lazy; neglect
On'yomi
タイ (tai)
Kun'yomi
おこた(る) (okotaru), なま(ける) (namakeru)
Strokes
9
Level
JLPT N1 · set Feelings 4

How to remember 怠

Sounds like 台: both read タイ.

Parts: 台 stand · 心 heart

Words with 怠

WordReadingMeaning
怠るおこたる okotaru kunto neglect; to be negligent in
怠けるなまける namakeru kunto be lazy; to be idle

Don't confuse it with

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