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無住
mujū
uninhabited
この島は無住の島です。
This island is uninhabited.
general
Uninhabited; having no residents or inhabitants.
この村は無住の村として知られている。
This village is known as an uninhabited village.
Often used to describe places like islands, houses, or villages that have no permanent residents.
religious
In Buddhism, a state of being free from attachment to any particular place or condition.
無住の境地に達する。
To attain the state of being free from attachment.
This meaning is specific to Buddhist teachings and philosophy.
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Usage in Modern Contexts
In modern Japanese, '無住' is often used to describe abandoned or uninhabited places, such as islands or houses.
Gold Rule
Buddhist Context
In Buddhist teachings, '無住' refers to a state of being free from attachment to any particular place or condition.
Word Origin
Composed of '無' (mu, meaning 'none' or 'not') and '住' (jū, meaning 'to live' or 'reside').
Usage Notes
In everyday language, '無住' is most commonly used to describe places without residents. In Buddhist contexts, it refers to a spiritual state of detachment.
Word Breakdown
無
none, not
prefix住
to live, reside
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