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
彼の無情な態度に皆が傷ついた。
Everyone was hurt by his heartless attitude.
無情にも彼女は彼を置き去りにした。
Heartlessly, she left him behind.
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).
仏教では、無情のものにも仏性があると説くことがある。
In Buddhism, it is sometimes taught that even insentient things possess Buddha-nature.
The boss treated his subordinate coldly.
In Buddhism, plants and trees are considered insentient beings.
He overcame a cruel fate.
The villagers were subjected to cruel treatment.
cold-hearted; merciless; ruthless