Translation guide
Describes something lacking blood, violence, or vitality. Can refer to a medical condition, a non-violent event, or a pale, lifeless appearance.
Describing an event, conflict, or revolution that occurs without violence or killing.
Literally 'no blood'. Commonly used in compounds like 無血革命 (bloodless revolution) or 無血開城 (bloodless surrender of a castle).
The bloodless revolution succeeded.
Means 'without bloodshed'. Used to describe events or actions that avoid violence.
We hope for a bloodless resolution.
Means 'peaceful'. Often used when emphasizing the non-violent nature of an event, though it doesn't literally mean 'bloodless'.
A peaceful demonstration was held.
Describing a body part or organism that has little or no blood supply, or appears drained of blood.
Literally 'no sign of blood'. Used for a pale complexion or a body part that looks drained of blood.
His face was bloodless.
Means 'anemic'. Medically refers to a lack of red blood cells, often causing paleness.
She is showing symptoms of anemia.
Means 'pale' or 'pallid'. Describes a face or skin lacking color, often due to fear or illness.
Describing a person, performance, or atmosphere that is dull, lifeless, or lacking passion.
Means 'lifeless' or 'lacking vitality'. Used for people, expressions, or atmospheres.
His performance was bloodless.
Means 'dry and tasteless', figuratively 'dull and lifeless'. Often used for writing or speech.
It was a bloodless explanation.
Means 'cooled down' or 'apathetic'. Can describe a bloodless, unenthusiastic attitude.
It was a bloodless reaction.
無血 is a concise compound often used in formal or historical contexts (e.g., 無血革命). 流血のない is a more descriptive phrase that can be used in everyday speech to emphasize the absence of bloodshed.
While 血がない can be understood, it is not idiomatic. Use 血の気がない for paleness or 無血 for non-violent events.
The coup was bloodless.
His lips were bloodless.
The lecture was bloodless and boring.
She had a bloodless face.