also: むぜい · ぶせい
noun
numerical inferiority; being outnumbered
Describes a situation where one side has fewer people or forces than the opponent. Often used in military, sports, or competitive contexts.
無勢で多勢に立ち向かうのは難しい。
It's difficult to confront a large force when you're outnumbered.
彼らは無勢にもかかわらず、よく戦った。
They fought well despite being outnumbered.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
Compound of 無 (mu, 'without') and 勢 (zei, 'force' or 'troops'). The reading ぶぜい is a common voiced variant.