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VocabJLPT N3

irresponsible

な-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

1. irresponsible
2. perfunctory
3. lukewarm
4. (already) enough

This expression can mean "irresponsible," "sloppy," or "halfhearted" when used critically. In a softer context, it can also mean "moderate" or "enough already," as in telling someone to stop or not overdo something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said casually, "Eh, good enough is fine."

Sentence 2

That attitude is so careless it's going to cost you people's trust!

Sentence 3

So you just wriggled out of it with that sloppy attitude all the way to the end!

Sentence 4

Did you just skim through the contract and sign it?

Sentence 5

I gave another half-hearted reply — I'm the worst.