軽視

• Reading: けいし
• Romaji: keishi
• Kanji breakdown: 軽 (kei) — light, slight; 視 (shi) — see, look, regard
• Pronunciation: /keː.ɕi/

Meaning

Making light of something; belittling; dismissing as unimportant.

A する verb meaning to treat something as unimportant or to underestimate its significance. The opposite of 重視 (to value highly). Often used in academic, business, and policy discussions. Common pattern: Xを軽視する (to make light of X).

Examples

1. 安全対策を軽視すると大きな事故につながる。 Neglecting safety measures can lead to serious accidents.
2. 少数意見を軽視してはいけない。 You shouldn't dismiss minority opinions.
3. 彼の能力を軽視していたが、実は非常に優秀だった。 I had underestimated his abilities, but he turned out to be extremely talented.

Usage Guide

Context: business, policy, academic

Tone: critical

Origin & History

Compound of 軽 (light, slight) + 視 (see, look). Literally 'to see lightly,' meaning to regard something without sufficient weight or seriousness.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal