WORD DETAIL
無頓着
むとんちゃく
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The adjectival noun
無頓着(むとんちゃく) describes being unconcerned or indifferent about something. - Basic usage: The matter takes
にin服装に無頓着だ, while apparent indifference can be無頓着なふり.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Indifference to a matter
- It is not the same as ignorance; one may know about something yet attach little importance to it.

