むやみ

Alternative writings: 無闇, 無暗
Frequency:
1

Thoughtless or reckless; acting without careful consideration or discretion.

Na-AdjectiveNounUsually Kana

Examples

むやみに他人の秘密をばらしてはいけない。

You shouldn't recklessly divulge other people's secrets.

彼はむやみにリスクを取るタイプではない。

He's not the type to take reckless risks.

むやみな批判はただ人を傷つけるだけだ。

Thoughtless criticism only hurts people.

2

Excessive or unreasonable; often used adverbially as むやみに or むやみと to mean 'unduly' or 'without restraint'.

Na-AdjectiveAdverb Taking 'と'NounUsually Kana

Examples

むやみに心配しても仕方がない。

It's no use worrying excessively.

むやみに外出するのは控えた方がいい。

You should refrain from going out recklessly.

むやみに人を疑うのは良くない。

It's not good to suspect people without reason.