also: ノー・マーク
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unnoticed; off the radar; not under observation
General use for something or someone that is not being watched, noticed, or considered. Often used in competitive or strategic contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from no mark
彼はノーマークだったが、突然優勝候補に浮上した。
He was off everyone's radar, but suddenly emerged as a title contender.
その問題は長い間ノーマークだった。
That issue had long gone unnoticed.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unmarked; unguarded; uncovered
Sports term for a player who is not being marked or defended by an opponent.
ノーマークの選手がフリーでシュートを決めた。
The unmarked player scored with an unchallenged shot.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unmarked; without a mark
Used for items, documents, or surfaces that have no mark, label, or indication. Less common than the figurative senses.
ノーマークの箱がいくつか倉庫に残っていた。
Several unmarked boxes were left in the warehouse.