無事に
Meanings
1
safely; without incident; successfully
Used when a journey, task, or event ends without trouble or harm. Often appears with verbs of returning, arriving, or completing.
He returned home safely.
The operation was completed successfully.
2
peacefully; quietly; in peace
Describes a state or action free from disturbance or conflict. Less common than the 'safely' sense; often used in wishes or descriptions of a calm life.
Please spend your time in peace.
The village lived quietly.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が無事に〈場所〉に着くfor someone to arrive safely at a place
He arrived safely at the airport.
- 〈事〉が無事に終わるfor something to end without incident
The surgery ended successfully.
- 〈人〉が無事に帰ってくるfor someone to come back safely
The soldiers came back safely.
- 〈人〉が無事に暮らすfor someone to live in peace
The family is living peacefully.
Expressions
- 道中ご無事にbon voyage; have a safe trip