Japanese Word · Intermediate
軽んじる
to despise, to scorn, to slight, to look down on
Pronunciation: [ka̠ɾõ̞ɲ̟d͡ʑiɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to despise, to scorn, to slight, to look down on
Example
命を軽んじる
to disregard life
Practice tips
- Practice 軽んじる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.