“Ignorance” in Japanese
Short answer
Ignorance in Japanese is “無知” (muchi). Full meaning: ignorance, innocence, stupidity.
Other ways to say “Ignorance” in Japanese
蒙昧
moumai ignorance, (lack of) enlightenment or civilization (civilisation), unenlightened, uncivilized, uncivilised
蒙
mou ignorance; covering, concealing
不案内
fuannai ignorance, inexperience, unfamiliarity
不知
fuchi being unknown, not knowing; ignorance, foolishness
もの知らず
monoshirazu stupidity, ignorance, stupid person, ignorant person
無智
muchi ignorance, innocence, stupidity
もうまい
moumai ignorance, (lack of) enlightenment or civilization (civilisation), unenlightened, uncivilized, uncivilised
盲
mekura blindness, blind person; illiteracy, illiterate person; ignorance, ignoramus
不明
fumei unclear, obscure, indistinct, uncertain, ambiguous; unknown, unidentified; ignorance, lack of wisdom, lack of insight
不智
fuchi being unknown, not knowing; ignorance, foolishness
メクラ
mekura blindness, blind person; illiteracy, illiterate person; ignorance, ignoramus
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