なき
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Meanings
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suffix, pre-noun adjectival
usually written using kana alone
Suffix or pre-noun adjectival meaning 'without' or 'lacking'. Attaches to nouns to form expressions like 'without X' or 'X-less'. Often used in fixed or literary expressions.
See also: ない
I cried at the heartless treatment.
A merciless battle continues.
Expressions· 9
- なきゃif not exist; if there is no; if one doesn't have · if not; unless · have to; must
- 今は無きnow gone; no longer existing; lost
- あるかなきかbarely there; almost nonexistent
- 無きに等しいessentially nonexistent; virtually nil
- なきゃいけないcannot do without; indispensable; absolutely necessary · have to do; must do