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What is the Kanji for 'Nothing'? | 無

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Nothing', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Nothing' is 無.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nothing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    na

    onyomi

    bu

    mu

    Example Word

    無理: impossible. The Japanese adjectival noun '無理 (むり)' means 'impossible' or 'unreasonable'. It is often used to describe situations, requests, or actions that are beyond one's capability or are too demanding. It can also imply that something is forced or done against one's will. For example: It's impossible to finish this by tomorrow「これを明日までに終わらせるのは無理だ」(これをあしたまでにおわらせるのはむりだ). Don't push yourself too hard; it's unreasonable「無理をしないで」(むりをしないで). The word can also be used to describe something that is physically or mentally straining, as in '無理な要求 (むりなようきゅう) (unreasonable demand)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N0

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    52

    Handwriting

Words Using

This kanji is used in 37 words:

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What does 無 mean?

無 means 'Nothing'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

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