怠ける

Word: 怠ける
Reading: なまける
Level: N2
Part of speech: verb
Meaning: to be lazy, to neglect
Example: 仕事が忙しくても、勉強を怠けてはいけない。 Even if you are busy with work, you must not neglect your studies.
Confused with: 悩める (なやめる): 悩める means to be troubled, whereas 怠ける means to be lazy.