Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 無沙汰(ぶさた) in Japanese

無沙汰, 不沙汰
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
ぶさた
Romaji
busata
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting to write (call, visit, etc.); failing to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

sand

On'Yomi: サ, シャ

Kun'Yomi: すな, よなげる

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JLPT 2

12 strokes

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

On'Yomi: ム, ブ

Kun'Yomi: な.い

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JLPT 4

4 strokes

negative, non-, bad, ugly, clumsy

On'Yomi: フ, ブ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 1

7 strokes

luxury, select

On'Yomi: タ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: おご.る, にご.る, よな.げる

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