投げやり なげやり Also written 投げ遣り, 投げ槍 Meanings な-adjective, Noun negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible; offhand Kanji 投 throw. Read as なげ. Example sentences 彼はこの頃研究を投げやりにしている。He is neglecting his research these days. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists