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.
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.
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.
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.
He arrived safely at the airport.
The surgery ended successfully without any problems.
I prayed for my family's safety.
We confirmed that everyone was safe.
After the earthquake, I asked if he was okay.
peace and quiet; safe and peaceful; tranquil and uneventful
peaceful and uneventful; quiet and without incident
Sōbuji-rei; 1585 edict banning feudal warfare
peace and quiet; safe and peaceful; tranquil and uneventful
peace and quiet; safe and peaceful; tranquil and uneventful
safe and healthy; health and longevity
successful completion; ending without incident; finished without a hitch