油断
ゆだん
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
Example sentences
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You'd better stay on your guard.
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It could be a trap; don't let your guard down.
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I realized I was off my guard.
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Be alert when you cross a busy street!
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We must be alert to dangers.
More examples (5)
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You must be careful when you drive a car.
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Accidents will happen when we are off guard.
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My watchdog is alert to the slightest sound and movement.
まさか花子さんをストーキングするなんて・・・!最近、おとなしいから油断したわ!
That you should be stalking Hanako! You'd been quiet recently so I'd let my guard down.
何十年も鍛え続けた強者が、ほんの一瞬の油断で弱者に倒されることがあるんですの。それが武術の世界というものですわ。
A strong veteran, having trained for tens of years, can fall to a weakling in a moment of laxness. That's what the martial arts world is.