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“Indifference” in Japanese

Short answer
不熱心 funesshin funesshin

Indifference in Japanese is “不熱心” (funesshin). Full meaning: indifference, lack of enthusiasm, inattentiveness.

Other ways to say “Indifference” in Japanese

中性 chuusei neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.), indifference; sexlessness, androgyny, androgyne, neuter; neuter gender 無感情 mukanjou apathy, indifference, listlessness, dullness; athymia 不在 fuzai absence; disregard, indifference 不感症 fukanshou sexual frigidity; insensitivity, indifference 知らん顔 shirankao feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring; unconcerned air, indifference, nonchalance 知らぬ顔 shiranukao feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring; unconcerned air, indifference, nonchalance 三無主義 sanmushugi the "three noes principle" of no drive, no interest, and no sense of responsibility, principle of indolence, indifference, and irresponsibility

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