“Emptiness” in Japanese
Short answer
Emptiness 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.
Other ways to say “Emptiness” in Japanese
空虚
kuukyo emptiness, hollowness, vacancy, void; inanity, pointlessness, meaninglessness
ぞら
zora 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
ゾラ
zora 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
昊
sora 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
くうきょ
kuukyo emptiness, hollowness, vacancy, void; inanity, pointlessness, meaninglessness
空き
aki space, room, gap, emptiness; vacancy, opening, empty seat; free time, time to spare
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