noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
lack of policy; planlessness; having no measures
Describes a situation or person without a clear plan, strategy, or countermeasure. Often used critically in political, business, or organizational contexts.
政府の無策が批判されている。
The government's lack of policy is being criticized.
The government had no measures against the rising prices.
We must not leave the problem unattended without any measures.
Time just passed by while nothing was done about it.
The opposition party criticized the government's lack of policy.
無策 is broader and often applies to policy, strategy, or institutional failure, whereas 無計画 emphasizes a simple lack of planning for a concrete task.
無策 means having no countermeasure at all, while 対策 refers to an actual specific countermeasure taken against a problem.
無策 describes the absence of any plan or measure, while 失策 refers to a specific blunder or mistake made despite having a plan.
do-nothing, plan-nothing; idle and without policy
do-nothing, plan-nothing; idle onlooker taking no steps
ineptitude and inaction; incapable of devising appropriate measures
Compound of 無 (mu, 'without') and 策 (saku, 'plan, policy'). The kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of having no strategy or measures.