無法
Meanings
lawlessness; injustice; outrage
Refers to the absence or violation of law, justice, or moral order. Often used in contexts of social criticism or describing unacceptable situations.
The area has fallen into a state of lawlessness.
His actions are the height of injustice.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
outrageous; lawless; unreasonable
Describes actions, behavior, or situations that are shockingly unfair, disorderly, or beyond acceptable norms. Used as a na-adjective or with な/の.
I cannot accept such an outrageous demand.
They tried to solve the problem in a lawless manner.
Usage patterns
- 無法を働くto commit a lawless or outrageous act
They committed outrageous acts in the village.
- 無法がまかり通るfor lawlessness to prevail unchecked
In this country, lawlessness runs rampant.
- 無法な要求をするto make an unreasonable demand
My boss made an unreasonable demand.
- 無法な扱いを受けるto receive unfair or unreasonable treatment
He complained that he had received unreasonable treatment.