JLPT N3 Intermediate
粗末
Crude, shabby quality, or treated with neglect and disrespect
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粗末な na-adjective form
粗末にする verb phrase
1 Na-adjective, Noun
Humble / Poor-Quality
Indicates that an object, building, or meal is rough, crude, or of inferior quality.
Example
粗末 な 食事 です が 、 どうぞ 召し上がって ください 。
It's just a simple meal, but please, help yourself.
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2 Used in the verb phrase 〜を粗末にする
To Waste / Treat Poorly
Describes the act of treating something valuable with neglect, carelessness, or disrespect.
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