English–Japanese
“none” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaimu
Example
成功の可能性は皆無です。sei kō no ka nō sei wa kai mu de su
There is no chance of success.
How to say “none” in Japanese
“None” in Japanese is 皆無 (kaimu).
Expresses the complete absence of something, leaving not even a small amount or possibility.
Example sentences with 皆無
その説明には具体的な根拠が皆無です。so no setsu mei ni wa gu tai teki na kon kyo ga kai mu de su
That explanation has absolutely no concrete basis.
Tips for using 皆無
- 皆無 (kaimu) has a formal tone, so it appears more often in serious discussions and writing than in casual everyday speech.