無
ぶ · mu
Nothing, naught, nil, zero
- nothing, naught, nought, nil, zero
- un-, non-
- bad ..., poor ...
Example sentences
インターネットは無料でご利用いただけます。
いんたーねっとはむりょうでごりよういただけます。
You can use the internet for free.
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彼に言わせれば、この計画は無理だそうだ。
かれにいわせれば、このけいかくはむりだそうだ。
According to him, this plan is impossible.
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残った食材を無駄にするわけにはいかない。
のこったしょくざいをむだにするわけにはいかない。
We cannot afford to waste the leftover ingredients.
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地図も持たずに山に入るなんて、無謀だよ。
ちずももたずにやまにはいるなんて、むぼうだよ。
Going into the mountains without even a map is reckless.
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What does 無 mean?
Nothing, naught, nil, zero. It can also mean: nothing, naught, nought, nil, zero; un-, non-; bad ..., poor ....
How do you pronounce 無?
ぶ (mu). Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 無?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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