怠る

おこたる

to neglect, to be negligent in, to be neglectful of, to fail to do, to leave undone, to avoid (doing), to shirk, to be unmindful of

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
okotaru

Example Sentences

宿題を怠る学生が増えている

Students who neglect their homework are increasing

彼は、仕事を怠る癖がある

He has a habit of being careless about his work