無関係

mukankei

unrelated

この事件は彼と無関係です

This incident is unrelated to him.

formalinformal

Not connected or related to something; having no connection or involvement.

この問題は私たちの会社と無関係です

This issue is unrelated to our company.

彼の意見はこの議論と無関係だ

His opinion is unrelated to this discussion.

Often used to emphasize that something is not involved or connected in any way.

Collocations

無関係なunrelated無関係であるto be unrelated

Synonyms

関係ない無縁無関連

Antonyms

関係がある関連する関与する

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '無関係' is neutral, '関係ない' is more informal and commonly used in casual conversation.

Word Origin

Composed of '無' (mu, meaning 'none' or 'not') and '関係' (kankei, meaning 'relationship' or 'connection').

Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts to clarify that there is no connection or involvement. Can also be used in informal contexts to dismiss something as irrelevant.

Word Breakdown

無

none, not

prefix

関係

relationship, connection

root

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