無形
Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
formless; intangible; abstract
Describes things without physical form: abstract concepts, spiritual entities, or intangible assets. Often used in legal, philosophical, and technical contexts.
There is a law to protect intangible cultural properties.
Love and trust are intangible things.
Usage patterns
- 無形の〈物〉formless/intangible ~ (used to describe something without physical form)
It's difficult to properly assess intangible assets.