Translation

過失 / 怠慢 / 注意義務違反

Meaning

Negligence is failure to use reasonable care, especially when that failure causes harm. In law, it often means a person or organization did not meet a duty of care.

Examples

• 患者は医療過失を主張して病院を訴えました。
  The patient sued the hospital for medical negligence.
• 火災は単なる事故ではなく、怠慢の結果でした。
  The fire was the result of negligence, not just bad luck.