皆無
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
nonexistent; nothing at all; completely lacking
Emphatic word meaning that something is entirely absent. Often used in formal or written contexts. The gloss 'bugger-all' is vulgar slang and should be used with caution.
There is absolutely no evidence for his story.
Crime is virtually nonexistent in this area.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が皆無だthere is absolutely no 〈thing/event〉
He has absolutely no motivation.
- 〈事〉は皆無に等しいsomething is practically nonexistent
The chance of that plan succeeding is next to nil.