English–Japanese

“ignorance” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimuchi

Example

私は自分の無知を認めます。watashi wa ji bun no mu chi o mito me ma su

I admit my ignorance.

Illustration for 無知 (ignorance)

How to say “ignorance” in Japanese

“Ignorance” in Japanese is 無知 (muchi).

It describes a gap in knowledge that leaves a person unaware of facts or circumstances.

Full entry for 無知: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 無知

自分の無知に気づけば、知らないことを素直に質問できます。ji bun no mu chi ni ki zu ke ba shi ra na i ko to o su nao ni shitsu mon de ki ma su

If you realize your ignorance, you can openly ask about what you do not know.

Tips for using 無知

  • In English, ignorance describes a lack of knowledge and does not by itself mean that a person is unintelligent.

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