Japanese symbol for “ignorance”
無知
むち
Romaji: muchi
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
In Japanese, ignorance is 無知, read むち (muchi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n ignorance; innocence; stupidity
Written forms: 無知、無智. Readings: むち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “ignorance”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | ignorance; lack of wisdom; lack of insight |
| 蒙 | もう mou | ignorance |
| 盲 | めくら mekura | ignorance; ignorant person |
| 不案内 | ふあんない fuannai | ignorance; inexperience; unfamiliarity |
| 不知 | ふち fuchi | ignorance; foolishness |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 無料 | むりょう muryou | free (of charge); gratuitous |
| 無理 | むり muri | unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable |
| 無事 | ぶじ buji | safety; security; peace |
| 無駄 | むだ muda | futility; waste; uselessness |
| 無線 | むせん musen | radio (communication) |
| 無理やり | むりやり muriyari | forcibly; by force; against one's will |
| 知る | しる shiru | to know; to be aware (of); to be conscious (of) |
| 知識 | ちしき chishiki | knowledge; information |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ignorance”.
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