η‘
JLPT N4
Nothing, without
Readings
Onβyomi: γ , γ (mu, bu)
Kunβyomi: γͺ(γ) (na(i))
β’ γͺ.γ (nai) β not exist, none, nothing
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
η‘γ
γͺγ
not exist
η‘η
γγ
impossible
η‘ζ
γγγγ
free of charge
η‘δΊ
γΆγ
safe
η‘θ¨
γγγ
silent
Example Sentences
γιγη‘γγ§γγ
γγγ γ γͺγ γ§γγ
I have no money.
η‘ηγγͺγγ§γγ γγγ
γγ γγͺγγ§ γγ γγγ
Please donβt overdo it.
Cultural Note
π The concept of η‘ (nothing, nothingness) is central to Zen Buddhism and Japanese aesthetics.
β’ In Zen, η‘ represents emptiness, non-attachment, and simplicity, encouraging focus on the present moment.
β’ Art forms like θΆι (tea ceremony), η¦ εΊ (Zen gardens), and δΏ³ε₯ (haiku) often embrace the concept of η‘ β highlighting absence, negative space, or minimalism to express beauty.
β’ Everyday Japanese also use η‘ to describe absence, zero, or free-of-charge, like η‘ζ (free) or η‘η (impossible).
β’ In Zen, η‘ represents emptiness, non-attachment, and simplicity, encouraging focus on the present moment.
β’ Art forms like θΆι (tea ceremony), η¦ εΊ (Zen gardens), and δΏ³ε₯ (haiku) often embrace the concept of η‘ β highlighting absence, negative space, or minimalism to express beauty.
β’ Everyday Japanese also use η‘ to describe absence, zero, or free-of-charge, like η‘ζ (free) or η‘η (impossible).