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Japan · Japanese meaning
Ozanari and naozari look different in kanji
Japanese ozanari denotes a careless, makeshift response. Wiktionary connects its formation with goza, meaning the immediate setting, and lists spellings including お座なり. The similar-sounding naozari is written 等閑 and denotes carelessness or lack of concern.
Similar sounds conceal very different written forms.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10