JLPT N1 Advanced
怠る
To neglect a duty or obligation.
Readings
Other forms
怠ります polite form
怠らない plain negative
怠った plain past
怠って te-form
Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Neglect a Duty
Indicates a failure to perform a required task or duty due to a lack of attention or diligence.
Example
彼 は 練習 を 怠った ため 、 試合 に 負けて しまった 。
He lost the match because he neglected his practice.
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