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“Being empty” in Japanese

Short answer
kara kara

Being empty in Japanese is “空” (kara). Full meaning: emptiness, being empty; not carrying anything, unburdened, empty-handed; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.), false, no-show (reservation), put-on (cheeriness, courage, etc.), empty (compliments), insincere.

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