noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
innocence; pure-heartedness
Describes a state of being free from selfish thoughts or ulterior motives; often used for children or sincere actions.
子供の無心な笑顔を見ると心が和む。
Seeing a child's innocent smile is heartwarming.
彼の無心
I was grateful for his selfless offer.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
detachment; no-mind; freedom from obstructive thoughts
Buddhist term for a mind free from distracting or obstructive thoughts; contrasted with 有心 (うしん).
See also: 有心
禅では無心の境地を目指す。
In Zen, one aims for a state of no-mind.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
insentient; without consciousness
Rare, technical use for things lacking sentience or consciousness; not common in everyday speech.
無心の物体に感情はない。
Insentient objects have no feelings.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
pestering for money; begging; asking shamelessly
Often implies persistently asking for money or favors, sometimes with a sense of shamelessness; used as a noun or with する.
彼は友人に無心して金を借りた。
He pestered his friend for money and borrowed some.
無心の電話が何度もかかってきた。
I got repeated calls begging for money.