Lazy person, sloth in Japanese 🇯🇵

なまけもの info.

– Tips to Remember the Japanese Word:
To remember "なまけもの" (namakemono), you can break it down into "なまけ" (namake) which is derived from "怠ける" (namakeru) meaning to be lazy, and "もの" (mono) meaning person or thing. Think of "name + ke + mono" as a lazy person who is nameless and has the stereotypical laziness of a sloth.

– Explanations:
"なまけもの" (namakemono) refers to a person who is lazy or idle. This term is an informal way to describe someone who avoids work, chores, or any kind of effort.

– Other Words that Mean the Same Thing:
– 怠け者 (なまけもの, namakemono) – another way to write it using kanji.
– ぐうたら (guutara) – a colloquial term for someone lazy or a couch potato.
– のらくら (norakura) – meaning lounging around, idling.

– Alternate Meanings:
"なまけもの" can also refer to a "sloth," the animal known for its slow movement and perceived laziness. There is no significant slang meaning, but it is used informally to describe both people and the animal.

– Examples of Sentences:
– 彼はなまけもので、休日には一日中ソファーに横たわっている。
(Kare wa namakemono de, kyuujitsu ni wa ichinichijuu sofaa ni yokotawatteiru.)
"He is lazy and spends the entire day on the couch on his days off."

– なまけもののように動かないね。
(Namakemono no you ni ugokanai ne.)
"You don't move, just like a sloth."

– 夏休み中、私はなまけもので家でだらだらしていた。
(Natsuyasumi chuu, watashi wa namakemono de ie de daradara eita.)
"During summer vacation, I was lazy and lazing around at home."

– あの人は仕事ではしっかりしているが、家ではなまけものだ。
(Ano hito wa shigoto de wa shikkari e iru ga, ie de wa namakemono da.)
"That person is diligent at work but lazy at home."

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