無視する
mushi suruTo deliberately choose not to acknowledge or respond to someone or something, often as a form of disrespect or avoidance.
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.
この問題を無視すると、後で大きなトラブルになるかもしれない。
Ignoring this issue might cause bigger trouble later.
This verb is often used to describe ignoring people, messages, or important matters, and can carry a negative connotation.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is often used when someone deliberately ignores a person, message, or situation, and it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Negative Connotation
Be aware that '無視する' often carries a negative or dismissive tone, so use it carefully in polite or formal situations.
📖Word Origin
From 無 (mu, 'nothing') + 視 (shi, 'to see'), literally 'not seeing' or 'not acknowledging'.
📝Usage Notes
This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often implies a negative or dismissive attitude.