WORD DETAIL
乱雑
らんざつ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
乱雑is read asらんざつand is aな-adjectival noun for objects or writing being messy and disorganized. - Basic usage: Use
乱雑に積むadverbially and乱雑な文字attributively withな.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Arrangement and handwriting
- Documents can be piled without order, while handwriting can have rough, disorderly forms; the same word evaluates different targets.
- Messy does not mean illegible
乱雑な文字may still be readable, so disorder does not necessarily imply complete illegibility.

