Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to be negligent in doing something, to shirk, to be off one's guard.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
怠る おこたる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

neglect, laziness
おこた.る タイ なま.ける (8th, N1)
pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles
ダイ うてな われ (2nd, N4)
I, myself, katakana mu radical (no. 28)
シ ボウ ム (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)