過失
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Base noun form. Refers to a mistake, error, or act of negligence, often in formal or legal contexts. Can imply responsibility for a fault, as in 『過失責任』 (kashitsu sekinin, 'liability for negligence').
Theme
In an office meeting, User is an employee discussing a project error with their colleague, Suzuki-san, who is reviewing the report.
過失
かしつ
error / mistake / negligence
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'kashitsu' as 'cash it's too' — if you make an error with cash, it's a mistake! 'Cash it's too' → 過失 (kashitsu, 'error').
Cultural Note
In Japanese legal and professional contexts, 『過失』 (kashitsu, 'error / Negligence') is a key term for describing mistakes or negligence, such as in contracts or accidents. It's often used in news reports about incidents to indicate fault or oversight.
Forms
Base: 過失Base noun form. Refers to a mistake, error, or act of negligence, often in formal or legal contexts. Can imply responsibility for a fault, as in 『過失責任』 (kashitsu sekinin, 'liability for negligence').