N3
むかんしん (mukanshin)
無関心
indifferent; unconcerned; apathy; lack of interest
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to being indifferent, unconcerned, showing apathy, or a complete lack of interest in someone or something. Often used as 無関心な (indifferent). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Indifferent?! Calling me indifferent is extremely insulting! I know exactly what you had for lunch, and...っ, and how many hours you slept! I am highly interested strictly in you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『無関心？！私が無関心ですって？！大嘘つき！私はあんたが今日何を食べたかも、昨日何時間寝たかも全部完璧に把握してるわ！無関心どころか、あんたに激しく首ったけよ！』
📝 Example Sentences
政治に対してあまりにも_______であると、自分たちの権利を守ることができなくなります。
If you are too indifferent toward politics, you will become unable to protect your own rights.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "無関心"!
他人の苦しみに対して終始_______な態度を取り続けるのは、冷酷極まりない行為です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 関心を全く示さない「無関心（な態度）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『無関心な態度！冷酷よ！だからあんたも、私の新しいネイルの変化に対して無関心でいるのは絶対に許さないからね！』
English: Since it represents showing absolutely no interest, 'indifferent' (mukanshin-na) is correct. Haruka: 'An indifferent attitude! Cruel! So you too, being indifferent to my new nail changes is absolutely unforgivable!'
English: Since it represents showing absolutely no interest, 'indifferent' (mukanshin-na) is correct. Haruka: 'An indifferent attitude! Cruel! So you too, being indifferent to my new nail changes is absolutely unforgivable!'
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