noun
society of disconnected individuals; atomized society
A sociological term describing a society where people lack strong social ties, often leading to isolation and loneliness. Commonly used in discussions about modern urban life and social issues in Japan.
無縁社会という言葉は、現代日本の孤独死問題と深く結びついている。
The term 'muen shakai' is deeply linked to the issue of lonely deaths in contemporary Japan.
都市化が進むにつれて、無縁社会の進行が懸念されている。
As urbanization advances, there are concerns about the progression of an atomized society.