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無頓着

むとんちゃく

N1indifferent · unconcerned

Examples

彼は服装に無頓着で、いつも同じ上着を着る。

他人の評価には無頓着なふりをしていた。

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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 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.

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