軽率

• 読み: けいそつ
• ローマ字: keisotsu
• 漢字の分解: 軽 (kei) — light, slight; 率 (sotsu) — rate, lead
• 発音: /ke.i.so.tsɯ/

意味

Rash; careless; thoughtless. Acting without sufficient consideration of consequences.

A na-adjective and noun describing behaviour that lacks careful thought or prudence. Often used as a criticism when someone acts too quickly without considering the impact. Common patterns include 軽率な行動 (rash behaviour), 軽率な発言 (thoughtless remark), and 軽率に判断する (to judge carelessly). Carries a clearly negative connotation.

例文

1. 軽率な発言で周囲を傷つけてしまった。
2. もっと慎重に考えるべきで軽率だったと反省した。
3. 軽率な行動を取らないように注意してください。

使い方ガイド

場面: business, apologies, criticism, self-reflection

トーン: critical

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese 軽 (kei, light/slight) + 率 (sotsu, rate/lead). Literally 'light and hasty,' suggesting actions taken with insufficient weight or gravity, as if treating serious matters lightly.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal