無知
muchi
ignorance
彼は無知なまま過ごしている
He is living in ignorance
general
Lack of knowledge or awareness about something; ignorance
無知は勇気を生むこともある
Ignorance can sometimes breed courage
Often used to describe a lack of understanding or awareness in a neutral or sometimes negative context.
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Common Usage
無知 is often used to describe a lack of knowledge or awareness, and can be neutral or negative depending on context.
Word Origin
Composed of '無' (mu, meaning 'none' or 'not') and '知' (chi, meaning 'knowledge'), literally meaning 'lack of knowledge'.
Usage Notes
Can be used in both neutral and negative contexts, depending on the situation. Often implies a lack of awareness or understanding.
Word Breakdown
無
none, not
prefix知
knowledge
root和英辞典