無策
Meanings
1
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.
The government's lack of policy is being criticized.
We must not leave the problem unattended without any measures.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に無策だto have no countermeasures against something
The government had no measures against the rising prices.
- 無策のまま〈動詞〉to do something while still having no plan or countermeasure
Time just passed by while nothing was done about it.
- 〈人〉の無策を批判するto criticize someone's lack of policy or countermeasures
The opposition party criticized the government's lack of policy.