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無視して

mushi shite
verb★Intermediate— to ignore
informal

To deliberately choose not to acknowledge or respond to someone or something, often to avoid confrontation or show disinterest.

彼女は私の質問を無視して会話を続けた。

She ignored my question and continued the conversation.

彼は私のアドバイスを無視して失敗した。

He ignored my advice and ended up failing.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts, but it can carry a negative connotation depending on the situation.

Collocations

無視してしまうto end up ignoring無視するto ignore

Synonyms

無視する無視してしまう無視しておく

Antonyms

返事をする反応する注意を払う

Related Phrases

無視するphrase
to ignore
無視してしまうphrase
to end up ignoring

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

無視して is often used in everyday conversations to describe ignoring someone or something, either intentionally or unintentionally.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase can have different nuances depending on the context. In some cases, it may imply rudeness or indifference, while in others, it may simply mean not paying attention.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 無視する (mushi suru), which means 'to ignore' or 'to disregard'. The te-form (無視して) is often used to indicate an ongoing or completed action.

📝Usage Notes

The te-form (無視して) is often used to express an action that has already been completed or is in progress. It can be used with verbs like しまう (to end up doing) to emphasize the unintentional nature of the action.

Word Breakdown

無視
ignore
root
+
して
doing
te-form
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