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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 怠 has 9 strokes and the kun-readings おこたる and なまける. 怠る (おこたる) means to neglect something that should be done.
• Basic usage: 怠る describes neglecting an action such as inspection or reporting; 怠慢 (たいまん) means negligence in carrying out one's duties.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Neglecting an action and negligence
  • 点検を怠る means to neglect inspections. 報告を怠らず describes not neglecting reports in the example about recording even small changes.
  • 管理者の怠慢 means the manager's negligence. 職務上の怠慢 characterizes leaving work unfinished as a dereliction of duty.