Japanese word

無知

Pronunciation

Romajimuchi

Meaning

  • nounignorance

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 無知を認めるmu chi o mito me ru

    admit ignorance

  • 無知を克服するmu chi o koku fuku su ru

    overcome ignorance

  • 無知による誤解mu chi ni yo ru go kai

    misunderstanding caused by ignorance

Similar words

知識不足chishikifusoku: An insufficient amount of knowledge about a particular subject or matter.
無理解murikai: A lack of understanding of a person, issue, or situation.

Definition in Japanese

知識や事情を知らないこと。chi shiki ya ji jō o shi ra na i ko to

Word origin

無 (mu, "lack") + 知 (chi, "knowledge") form the Sino-Japanese word 無知 (muchi, "ignorance").

Usage tips

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

Opposites

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