がさつ

Alternative writings: ガサツ
Frequency:
1

Rough or coarse in manner or behavior; lacking refinement or attention to detail.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼はがさつな仕事ぶりで、細かいところを気にしない。

He works roughly and doesn't pay attention to small details.

あの店員はがさつで包装が雑だった。

That clerk was rough and the wrapping was sloppy.

がさつな言葉遣いは場にそぐわないことがある。

Coarse language can sometimes be inappropriate for the situation.

2

Ill-mannered or tactless; lacking courtesy or sensitivity toward others.

Na-Adjective

Examples

会議でがさつな発言をして、同僚に怒られた。

He made a tactless remark in the meeting and was scolded by colleagues.

初対面であまりがさつだと印象が悪くなる。

Being too rough or rude at a first meeting gives a bad impression.

がさつな人には丁寧に接するのがコツだ。

The trick is to treat tactless people politely.

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