N1
むい (mui)
無為
idleness, inaction, doing nothing
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a state of doing nothing or taking no action, often implying wasted time or neglecting responsibilities. Can also relate to a philosophical concept of non-action. (何もしない、あるいは行動を起こさない状態を指し、しばしば時間の浪費や職務怠慢を意味する。また、哲学的な無為自然の概念にも関連する。)
📝 Example Sentences
無為に時間を過ごすのはもったいない。
It's a waste to spend time in idleness.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "無為"!
彼は休日に家で_______に過ごすことが多い。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「家で」過ごす行動の中で「何もしない」状態を表す「無為」が文脈に合います。
English: Among the ways of spending time 'at home,' 'mui' (idleness) fits the context of 'doing nothing.'
English: Among the ways of spending time 'at home,' 'mui' (idleness) fits the context of 'doing nothing.'
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