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VocabJLPT N2

delinquent

の-Adjectiveな-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. bad
2. poor
3. delinquent

This noun or adjective means "bad," "defective," or "delinquent," and can describe either a faulty product or a person who behaves badly or illegally. The meaning depends on context — it might describe a broken item or a troublemaking youth.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, you said "it's probably a bad connection," right?

Sentence 2

Yeah, I heard "a defect showed up in the inspection."

Sentence 3

The meteorological agency warned that "poor visibility conditions will continue."

Sentence 4

Why do defects keep showing up no matter how much we inspect?

Sentence 5

This paper is such poor quality — it tears right away.