無事
bujouadjectivenoun★Beginner💡 safe and sound
formalinformal
Safe and sound; without incident or harm.
無事を祈っています。
I'm praying for your safety.
無事に終了した。
It ended without incident.
💡
Often used to express relief or to ask about someone's well-being.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This word is often used in formal contexts, such as in news reports or official announcements, but it is also common in everyday speech.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While '無事' is neutral, '無事に' is more commonly used in informal speech to describe something going smoothly.
📖Word Origin
From 無 (mu, 'no') + 事 (ji, 'incident' or 'matter'). Literally means 'no incident' or 'no trouble'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts to express relief or to ask about someone's safety. Can also be used to describe an event that went smoothly.
Word Breakdown
無
no
prefix事
incident or matter
root和英辞典