JLPT N3 Intermediate
滅多
「めった」
Rarely or seldom (used with negative verbs)
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滅多に adverbial form
1 Adverb (as 滅多に)
Rarely" / "Seldom
Indicates that an event occurs with extremely low frequency and almost never happens.
Example
彼 は 仕事 が 忙しく て 、 滅多に 家 に いません 。
He's busy with work and is rarely at home.
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2 Na-adjective
Reckless" / "Careless
Characterizes behavior or speech as thoughtless, rash, or lacking proper judgment.
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