無情
Meanings
1
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes a person, action, or situation lacking compassion or mercy. Often used in emotional or moral contexts.
Antonyms: 有情
Everyone was hurt by his heartless attitude.
Heartlessly, she left him behind.
2
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Buddhist term for things without consciousness or feeling, such as plants and inanimate objects. Contrasts with 有情 (sentient beings).
In Buddhism, it is sometimes taught that even insentient things possess Buddha-nature.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を無情に扱うto treat someone heartlessly
The boss treated his subordinate coldly.
- 無情の草木insentient plants and trees
In Buddhism, plants and trees are considered insentient beings.
- 無情な運命a cruel fate
He overcame a cruel fate.
- 無情な仕打ちcruel treatment
The villagers were subjected to cruel treatment.