noun, na-adjective
Describes a state free from danger, trouble, or disturbance. Often used in expressions like 無事に帰る (return safely) or 無事を祈る (pray for safety).
家族の無事を確認して安心した。
I was relieved to confirm my family's safety.
彼は無事に家に着いた。
He arrived home safely.
noun, adverb
safely; without incident; successfully
Adverbial use, often as 無事に, meaning an action is completed without trouble or mishap. Common in everyday speech.
See also: 無事に
試験に無事合格した。
I passed the exam successfully.
飛行機は無事に着陸した。
The plane landed safely.
noun, na-adjective
Refers to being in good physical condition, often used in greetings or inquiries about someone's health. お元気ですか is more common, but ご無事ですか is a polite, somewhat formal alternative.
ご無事で何よりです。
I'm very glad to see you are well.
noun
Obsolete meaning; not used in modern Japanese. Historical texts may use it to describe idleness or boredom.
古文では「無事」が退屈や無為を意味することがある。
In classical texts, 無事 can sometimes mean boredom or inaction.
Compound of 無 (without) and 事 (matter, incident), literally 'without incident'. The meaning extended from 'nothing happening' to 'safety' and 'peace'.