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nothingness” Kanjinai / mu

JLPT N4

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

Onyomi (音読み)

  • mu
  • bu

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • な(い) na(i)

Japanese reading

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