ルーズ

JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Loose; not tight (e.g., clothes or a belt).

Na-Adjective

Examples

このスカートはウエストがルーズでずり落ちそうだ。

This skirt's waist is loose and looks like it might slip down.

彼のネクタイはルーズに結ばれていた。

His tie was tied loosely.

サイズがルーズなジーンズが今の流行だ。

Loose-sized jeans are in fashion now.

2

Careless; slovenly; not diligent — describing an attitude or way of working that is sloppy or negligent.

Na-Adjective

Examples

仕事がルーズだと信用を失うよ。

If you're careless with your work you'll lose people's trust.

彼は時間にルーズで約束を守らないことが多い。

He's lax about time and often doesn't keep appointments.

ルーズな整理整頓は事故のもとになる。

Sloppy tidying can lead to accidents.

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