Japanese Word · Intermediate
ほったらかす
to neglect
Pronunciation: [ho̞t̚ta̠ɾa̠ka̠sɨ]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to neglect".
Example
仕事をほったらかして遊ぶ
to neglect work and enjoy oneself
Practice tips
- Practice ほったらかす 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.