intangible; incorporeal
Describes something without physical form, such as rights, assets, or abstract concepts. Often used in legal, philosophical, or technical contexts.
Intangible property rights are also called intellectual property rights.
unreasonable; absurd; preposterous
Used for actions, demands, or situations that go beyond reason or common sense. Often carries a negative judgment.
その概念は無体であり、直接触れることはできない。
The concept is intangible and cannot be touched directly.
I cannot accept such an unreasonable demand.
His argument is completely absurd.
有形 means 'tangible' or 'physical', the opposite of 無体 in its intangible sense.
理不尽 also means 'unreasonable', but emphasizes unfairness or lack of logic, while 無体 can sound more formal or old-fashioned.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
Rarely used kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form.
The word is composed of 無 (without) and 体 (body/form). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests 'without physical form' for the intangible sense and 'without proper form/reason' for the unreasonable sense.