Japanese symbol for “carelessly”
うっかり
うっかり
Romaji: ukkari
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
In Japanese, carelessly is うっかり (ukkari).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv, adv-to, vs carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
Written forms: —. Readings: うっかり、ウッカリ.
Other Japanese words for “carelessly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ぽい | ぽい poi | carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually |
| 軽々 | かるがる karugaru | lightly; easily; carelessly |
| うかうか | うかうか ukauka | carelessly; inattentively |
| 軽々 | けいけい keikei | indiscreetly; thoughtlessly; carelessly |
| 浮かり | うかり ukari | carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently |
See also: Chinese symbol for “carelessly”.
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