虚しい در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Munashii describes emotional emptiness and the feeling of futility when efforts fail.
- It is an i-adjective used for 'hollow' hearts, 'vain' hopes, and 'fruitless' actions.
- Unlike 'karappo' (physically empty), munashii is psychological and often implies a lack of meaning.
- It is a key word in Japanese literature to express melancholy and the transience of life.
The Japanese word 虚しい (むなしい - munashii) is an i-adjective that delves deep into the human psyche, describing a profound sense of emptiness, futility, or vanity. While the English word 'empty' can refer to a physical lack of contents (like an empty glass), munashii is almost exclusively reserved for emotional and existential states. It captures the hollow feeling one experiences when effort leads to nothing, when a great achievement feels meaningless, or when one reflects on the ephemeral nature of life. It is the spiritual equivalent of looking into a void and realizing that what you expected to be there—satisfaction, purpose, or result—is missing.
- The Psychological Weight
- This word is often used in the context of 'burnout' or 'post-achievement depression.' Imagine spending ten years writing a book, only for it to be ignored by the world. The feeling you have isn't just sadness; it is munashisa—the feeling that your life energy was poured into a vessel with a hole in the bottom.
- Physical vs. Emotional Empty
- If a box has nothing inside, you use 空っぽ (karappo). If a sentence or a promise has no substance or sincerity, or if a person's heart feels hollow after a breakup, you use 虚しい. It implies a lack of 'mi' (fruit or substance).
努力が水の泡になり、ただ虚しい気持ちだけが残った。
In Japanese literature and philosophy, munashii is linked to the concept of Mujo (impermanence). It is the realization that all worldly things are fleeting. When a beautiful cherry blossom falls, one might feel a 'noble' kind of munashisa—a recognition that beauty is transient and therefore somewhat hollow in its temporary nature. However, in modern daily life, it is more commonly used for the 'hollow' feeling after a long day of unfulfilling work or a social interaction where you felt misunderstood.
都会の喧騒の中にいると、ふと自分が虚しくなることがある。
- Register and Formality
- It is a relatively sophisticated word. While children might use 'sabishii' (lonely), 'munashii' is a word of maturity, used by those who have experienced the 'grind' of life and the disappointment of expectations not meeting reality.
いくらお金を稼いでも、心が虚しいままでは意味がない。
Grammatically, 虚しい (munashii) behaves like any standard i-adjective. However, its usage is heavily dictated by the 'result-oriented' nature of the word. It often appears in structures that describe a failed outcome or a state of being that lacks substance.
- Describing Feelings (〜くなる)
- The most common way to express that one 'begins to feel empty' is by using 虚しくなる (munashiku naru). This indicates a transition from a state of hope or busyness to a realization of futility.
一人で豪華な食事をしても、虚しくなるだけだ。
When modifying nouns, it creates evocative phrases like munashii doryoku (futile effort) or munashii tatakai (a vain battle). Note that in these cases, it describes the nature of the action itself, suggesting that the action was destined to yield no meaningful fruit from the start.
- The 'Vain Attempt' Pattern
- You will frequently see it paired with words like 期待 (kitai - expectation) or 抵抗 (teikou - resistance). When you say 'munashii kitai,' you are referring to a 'hollow hope'—a hope that has no basis in reality and will likely lead to disappointment.
彼の虚しい言い訳を聞くのはもう飽きた。
長年の捜索も虚しく、遺体は見つからなかった。
In formal writing, the kanji 空しい is sometimes used instead of 虚しい. While they are often interchangeable, 虚しい tends to emphasize the 'void' or 'insincerity' aspect, whereas 空しい leans slightly more towards the 'physical absence' or 'emptiness' of a space or time. However, for emotional states, 虚しい is the standard choice in modern Japanese.
響き渡る声だけが、がらんとした部屋に虚しく響いた。
If you are a fan of Japanese media, you will encounter 虚しい (munashii) in some of the most poignant moments of storytelling. It is a favorite word for songwriters, novelists, and screenwriters who want to evoke a sense of 'existential dread' or 'melancholy.'
- In J-Pop Lyrics
- Songs about breakups or the loneliness of city life are saturated with this word. It describes the feeling of walking through a crowded Shibuya crossing and feeling like a ghost—connected to no one, your existence feeling 'munashii'.
拍手喝采のあとの静寂が、こんなにも虚しいなんて。
In anime and manga, villains often use this word to describe the hero's struggle. A classic trope is the antagonist telling the protagonist, 'Kisama no doryoku wa munashii' (Your efforts are futile). It serves to demoralize the hero by suggesting that no matter how hard they fight, the outcome is already decided by fate or overwhelming power.
- In News and Documentaries
- You might hear a reporter describing a disaster site where 'munashiku mo' (vainly/sadly) personal belongings are scattered in the mud, or describing a political debate that yielded no results as a 'munashii giron' (a hollow/fruitless discussion).
平和への祈りも虚しく、再び砲火が上がった。
In everyday conversation, you might use it after a long argument that went nowhere. 'Iikatta kedo, kekkyoku nani mo kawaranakute munashiku natta' (I said what I wanted to say, but in the end nothing changed and I just felt empty). It captures that specific sigh-inducing realization of wasted breath.
SNSの「いいね」を数えるだけの毎日は、どこか虚しい。
While 虚しい (munashii) is a powerful word, English speakers often misapply it by confusing it with other words for 'empty' or 'sad'. Understanding the boundaries of this word is key to sounding natural.
- Mistake 1: Using it for Physical Emptiness
- If your fridge is empty, you cannot say reizoko ga munashii. This would sound like your fridge is having an existential crisis. Use 空 (kara) or 空っぽ (karappo) for physical containers.
- Mistake 2: Confusing with 'Sabishii' (Lonely)
- While feeling 'munashii' often involves being alone, they are different. Sabishii is the pain of wanting companionship. Munashii is the pain of realizing that companionship (or anything else) lacks meaning. You can be with friends and still feel 'munashii'.
× このボトルは虚しいです。
○ このボトルは空（から）です。
Another nuance to watch for is the difference between 虚しい and 無駄 (muda). Muda is objective: 'This is a waste of time.' Munashii is subjective and emotional: 'This waste of time makes me feel hollow inside.' If you just want to say a plan is useless, use muda. If you want to describe the heartbreak of that uselessness, use munashii.
- Mistake 3: Overuse in Casual Settings
- Because 'munashii' is quite a heavy, poetic word, using it for trivial things (like dropping an ice cream cone) can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic. For minor disappointments, shokku (shock) or zannen (unfortunate) are better choices.
△ アイスを落として虚しい。
（It sounds like you are questioning the meaning of life because of the ice cream.）
Finally, be careful with the kanji. While 空しい and 虚しい are both read munashii, using 虚しい is generally preferred for the 'hollow heart' or 'fruitless' meaning in modern literature. If you use the wrong one, people will still understand you, but the nuance of 'void/falseness' vs 'air/sky' might be slightly skewed.
Japanese has a rich vocabulary for describing various shades of 'emptiness' and 'futility.' Depending on the context, you might want to choose one of these alternatives to 虚しい (munashii).
- 1. 儚い (はかない - hakanai)
- Often translated as 'ephemeral' or 'fleeting.' While munashii focuses on the lack of substance, hakanai focuses on how quickly something beautiful disappears (like a dream or a bubble). It has a more aesthetic, 'beautifully sad' quality than munashii.
- 2. 空虚 (くうきょ - kuukyo)
- A more formal, noun-based version of 'emptiness.' You might hear this in academic or philosophical discussions. 'Kuukyo na riron' (a hollow theory) sounds more technical than 'munashii riron'.
- 3. 無駄 (むだ - muda)
- The most common word for 'waste' or 'useless.' It is objective and practical. Use this for 'a waste of money' or 'a waste of time' when there isn't necessarily a deep emotional component.
人生は儚いからこそ、美しい。
(Life is beautiful precisely because it is ephemeral.)
Another interesting comparison is 切ない (せつない - setsunai). This describes a heart-wrenching, bittersweet feeling. While munashii is 'hollow,' setsunai is 'tight' or 'constricted'—it's the feeling of a chest tightening with longing. They are often used together to describe the complex emotions of a failed romance.
- 4. 徒労 (とろう - torou)
- This is a noun meaning 'wasted effort' or 'fruitless labor.' It is often used in the phrase torou ni owaru (to end in vain). It is the formal, objective counterpart to the feeling of munashisa.
結局、すべての準備は徒労に終わった。
(In the end, all the preparations ended in a fruitless effort.)
Finally, やりきれない (yarikirenai) is a word for 'unbearable' or 'helpless' feelings. It’s used when you feel like you can't go on because things are so unfair or frustrating. While munashii is a quiet, hollow feeling, yarikirenai is a more active, painful frustration.
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نکته جالب
In ancient Japanese, 'muna' (chest) and 'muna' (void) are related. The heart was thought to reside in the chest, so an 'empty chest' meant a person without a soul or purpose.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing it as 'mu-na-shi' (short i). The 'ii' must be held longer.
- Confusing the pitch with 'kanashii' (sad).
- Putting too much stress on the first syllable.
- Pronouncing 'mu' with rounded lips like 'moo'.
- Missing the 'n' sound clearly.
سطح دشواری
The kanji 虚 is JLPT N2/N1 level, though the word itself is common.
Writing 虚 correctly requires attention to the 'tiger' radical on top.
Easy to pronounce, but requires correct pitch accent to sound natural.
Easily confused with other '-shii' adjectives if not paying attention.
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〜も虚しく (Expression of futility)
説得も虚しく、彼は去っていった。
i-adjective + なる (Becoming a state)
虚しくなる (To become empty).
i-adjective + すぎる (Excessive)
虚しすぎる (Too empty/futile).
Noun + ほど + Adjective (Degree)
死にたいほど虚しい。
Adjective Stem + さ (Noun formation)
虚しさ (The emptiness).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
テストの結果が悪くて、虚しいです。
I feel empty because my test results were bad.
Simple i-adjective use.
一人で食べるご飯は、少し虚しい。
Eating a meal alone is a bit empty.
Modifying the atmosphere of an action.
お金があっても、心が虚しい時があります。
Even if there is money, there are times when the heart is empty.
Contrast between physical wealth and emotional state.
彼の話はいつも虚しい感じがする。
His stories always feel empty/hollow.
Using 'kanji ga suru' (to feel like).
パーティーが終わった後は虚しい。
After the party is over, it's empty.
Time-based emotional shift.
虚しい気持ちを歌にしました。
I turned my empty feelings into a song.
Modifying the noun 'kimochi'.
毎日同じことの繰り返しで虚しい。
It's empty repeating the same thing every day.
Describing a lifestyle.
虚しいから、もう寝ます。
Because it's empty/vain, I'm going to bed now.
Using 'kara' for reason.
一生懸命作ったのに、誰にも食べてもらえず虚しくなった。
I made it with all my effort, but nobody ate it and I felt empty.
Resultative 'munashiku naru'.
広い家に一人で住むのは虚しいものです。
Living alone in a big house is an empty thing.
Using 'mono desu' for a general truth.
虚しい努力はしたくない。
I don't want to make futile efforts.
Direct noun modification.
映画を見た後、なぜか虚しい気分になった。
After watching the movie, for some reason I felt empty.
Using 'kibun' (mood).
虚しい言い訳はやめてください。
Please stop the hollow excuses.
Imperative context.
都会の生活は時々、虚しく感じられます。
City life sometimes feels empty.
Passive potential 'kanjirareru'.
勝っても負けても、最後は虚しいだけだった。
Whether I won or lost, in the end it was just empty.
Using 'dake' (only).
虚しい時間を過ごしてしまった。
I ended up spending empty time.
Using 'shimattta' for regret.
長年追いかけた夢が叶ったが、意外にも心は虚しかった。
The dream I chased for years came true, but surprisingly my heart was empty.
Contrast between achievement and emotion.
虚しい期待を抱かせるようなことは言わないでほしい。
I want you to not say things that give me hollow hopes.
Using 'dakaseru' (to make someone hold/have).
彼の言葉は立派だが、どこか虚しく響く。
His words are grand, but they ring hollow somehow.
Adverbial 'munashiku' + hibiku (echo).
虚しい争いを続けても、誰も幸せになれない。
Even if we continue this futile conflict, no one can be happy.
Abstract noun modification.
虚しい日々から抜け出すために、新しい趣味を始めた。
To escape from empty days, I started a new hobby.
Using 'nukedasu' (to escape).
いくら飾っても、中身がなければ虚しいだけだ。
No matter how much you decorate it, if there's no substance, it's just empty.
Conditional 'nakereba'.
虚しい勝利に酔いしれる暇はない。
There is no time to be intoxicated by a hollow victory.
Metaphorical use.
虚しい沈黙が部屋を支配していた。
A hollow silence dominated the room.
Personification of silence.
消費社会の中で、私たちは虚しい満足感を追い求めている。
In a consumer society, we are chasing a hollow sense of satisfaction.
Social commentary context.
救助活動も虚しく、生存者は見つからなかった。
Despite the rescue efforts (the efforts being in vain), no survivors were found.
Set phrase 'XX mo munashiku'.
虚しい虚飾に満ちた世界から、真実を見つけ出したい。
I want to find the truth from a world full of hollow ostentation.
Using 'kyoshoku' (ostentation).
彼の成功は、虚しい犠牲の上に成り立っている。
His success is built upon hollow sacrifices.
Using 'ue ni naritatsu' (to be built upon).
虚しい議論を重ねるよりも、まずは行動すべきだ。
Rather than piling up futile discussions, we should act first.
Using 'yori mo' for comparison.
老いを感じるにつれ、かつての栄光が虚しく思えてきた。
As I feel myself aging, my former glory has come to seem empty.
Using 'ni tsure' (as...).
虚しい言葉の壁が、二人の距離を遠ざけている。
A wall of hollow words is making the distance between the two greater.
Metaphorical noun modification.
虚しい人生だと嘆く前に、自分にできることを探そう。
Before lamenting that it's an empty life, let's find what we can do.
Using 'nageku' (to lament).
万物は流転し、形あるものはすべて虚しい帰結をたどる。
All things flow and change, and everything with form follows a futile conclusion.
Philosophical/Literary register.
権力への執着が、いかに虚しいものであるかを彼は悟った。
He realized how empty the obsession with power truly is.
Using 'ika ni... ka' (how...).
虚しい残響が、主を失った書斎にいつまでも漂っていた。
A hollow reverberation drifted indefinitely in the study that had lost its master.
Evocative literary description.
文明の進歩とは裏腹に、人間の精神は虚しさを増しているようだ。
Contrary to the progress of civilization, the human spirit seems to be increasing in emptiness.
Using 'to urahara ni' (contrary to).
虚しい抵抗を試みる囚人の姿に、看守は冷ややかな視線を送った。
The guard cast a cold gaze at the prisoner attempting a futile resistance.
Narrative style.
美辞麗句を並べ立てた演説は、大衆の心に虚しく響くだけだった。
The speech, lined with flowery words, only rang hollow in the hearts of the masses.
Using 'bijireiku' (flowery language).
虚しい幻想にすがらなければ生きていけないほど、彼は追い詰められていた。
He was so cornered that he couldn't live without clinging to hollow illusions.
Using 'sugaru' (to cling to).
虚しい充足感に浸っているうちに、大切なものを見失ってしまった。
While soaking in a hollow sense of fulfillment, I lost sight of what was important.
Using 'hitaru' (to soak/be immersed).
宇宙の悠久なる時間に比すれば、個人の営みなど虚しい一瞬の火花に過ぎない。
Compared to the eternal time of the universe, individual activities are nothing more than a futile, momentary spark.
Metaphysical comparison.
虚無の淵に立ち、己の存在の虚しさを直視するのは容易なことではない。
Standing on the brink of the abyss of nothingness, it is no easy feat to look directly at the emptiness of one's own existence.
Existentialist vocabulary.
かつての理想主義が虚しい皮肉へと変質していく過程は、実に残酷だ。
The process by which former idealism degenerates into hollow irony is truly cruel.
Abstract noun-to-noun transformation.
虚しい言葉の羅列によって構築されたその論理は、一突きで崩れ去った。
That logic, constructed from a mere enumeration of hollow words, crumbled with a single thrust.
Using 'raretsu' (enumeration).
絶対的な孤独の中で、彼は虚しさを超えた先にある「無」の境地に達した。
In absolute solitude, he reached the state of 'nothingness' that lies beyond emptiness.
Buddhist philosophical nuance.
虚しい情熱の残骸が、彼の人生という荒野に点在している。
The wreckage of hollow passions is scattered across the wilderness of his life.
High-level metaphorical imagery.
言葉を尽くせば尽くすほど、真意は虚しく霧散していくように感じられた。
The more words I exhausted, the more it felt like my true intent was hollowly dispersing like mist.
Using 'ba hodo' (the more... the more).
虚しい既成事実を積み上げることで、彼らは己の不安を打ち消そうとした。
By piling up hollow accomplished facts, they tried to negate their own anxiety.
Psychological/Political analysis.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Despite [effort/action], it was in vain. Often used in news reports about tragedies.
懸命な治療も虚しく、彼は亡くなった。
— A feeling of emptiness. The standard way to describe the emotion.
虚しい気持ちを抱えて歩く。
— An empty life. A heavy phrase used for existential regret.
自分の人生が虚しいものに思える。
— A hollow discussion. Used for meetings that go in circles without results.
虚しい議論を何時間も続けた。
— A hollow illusion. Used when someone is dreaming of something impossible.
虚しい幻想を追い求める。
— Hollow ostentation. Formal term for showing off things that have no value.
都会は虚しい虚飾に満ちている。
— An empty silence. Silence that feels awkward or devoid of connection.
食卓に虚しい沈黙が流れた。
— A vain cry. A plea or shout that goes unheard or ignored.
彼の声は虚しい叫びに終わった。
— Hollow glory. Success that doesn't bring actual happiness.
過去の虚しい栄光にすがる。
— Hollow satisfaction. Short-lived pleasure from shallow things.
買い物で虚しい満足感を得る。
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Karappo is for physical things (box, stomach). Munashii is for the heart/spirit.
Sabishii is missing someone. Munashii is missing meaning.
Kanashii is general sadness. Munashii is the specific sadness of futility.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To grasp at the void. Trying to achieve something impossible or meaningless.
彼の計画は虚空を掴むようなものだ。
Literary— Nails in rice bran. Meaningless effort, similar to 'munashii doryoku'.
彼に忠告しても糠に釘で、虚しいだけだ。
Idiomatic— Pushing a shop curtain. No resistance, no result, feeling futile.
説得しようとしたが暖簾に腕押しで虚しくなった。
Idiomatic— To end in fruitless labor. The formal result of a munashii action.
捜索は徒労に終わり、虚しさが残った。
Formal— A painted rice cake. Something that looks good but is useless/hollow.
その計画は絵に描いた餅で、虚しい期待だった。
Idiomatic— A castle on sand. Something built on a hollow foundation.
彼の成功は砂上の楼閣で、虚しいものだ。
Literary— To slice the air. An action that misses the mark completely.
彼の反論は空を斬るようで虚しかった。
Literary— To vanish like bubbles. Efforts becoming munashii.
長年の努力が泡と消え、虚しくなった。
Literary— Flogging a dead horse. Vain effort on something already gone.
終わったことを論じるのは死に馬に鞭打つようで虚しい。
Idiomatic— Though usually positive (frank), when applied to a hollow result, it implies sudden emptiness.
期待が竹を割ったように虚しく消えた。
Literaryبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Same reading, different kanji.
虚しい (Falsehood/Void) is for emotions. 空しい (Sky/Empty) is more for physical/spatial emptiness.
空しい部屋 (An empty room) vs 虚しい心 (An empty heart).
Both are 'sad' i-adjectives.
Setsunai is a painful longing or bittersweetness. Munashii is a cold, hollow futility.
初恋は切ない (First love is bittersweet) vs 努力が虚しい (Effort is futile).
Both imply 'no result'.
Muda is a logical waste. Munashii is an emotional void.
時間の無駄 (Waste of time) vs 虚しい毎日 (Empty days).
Both relate to things ending.
Hakanai is about the beauty of something short-lived. Munashii is about the lack of value in something.
儚い命 (A fleeting life) vs 虚しい勝利 (A hollow victory).
Both mean 'void'.
Kyomu is a noun (nihilism). Munashii is the adjective describing the feeling.
虚無に陥る (Fall into nihilism) vs 虚しい気持ち (Empty feeling).
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Noun] がなくて、虚しいです。
友達がいなくて、虚しいです。
[Verb-ta] のに [Result], 虚しくなった。
頑張ったのに負けて、虚しくなった。
虚しい [Noun] を [Verb]。
虚しい期待を抱く。
[Noun] も虚しく、[Negative Result]。
祈りも虚しく、雨は止まなかった。
[Action] のは虚しいだけだ。
嘘をつくのは虚しいだけだ。
[Noun] に潜む虚しさ。
繁栄に潜む虚しさ。
虚しくも [Verb]。
虚しくも散っていった。
[Concept] という虚しい幻想。
永遠という虚しい幻想。
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in literature, songs, and emotional conversations; moderately common in daily speech.
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お腹が虚しい (Onaka ga munashii)
→
お腹が空いている (Onaka ga aite iru)
You cannot use 'munashii' for physical hunger; it only applies to emotional emptiness.
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虚しいゴミ (Munashii gomi)
→
無駄なゴミ (Muda na gomi)
Trash is a physical waste (muda), not an existential one (munashii).
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虚しくないです (Munashikunai desu) for 'It's not empty (box)'
→
空（から）じゃないです (Kara janai desu)
Again, don't use the emotional word for a physical box.
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彼は虚しいです (Kare wa munashii desu) for 'He is lonely'
→
彼は寂しがっています (Kare wa sabishigatte imasu)
'Kare wa munashii' means he is a hollow person without substance, not that he feels lonely.
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虚しいの努力 (Munashii no doryoku)
→
虚しい努力 (Munashii doryoku)
Munashii is an i-adjective, so it modifies nouns directly without 'no'.
نکات
Avoid Physical Objects
Never use 'munashii' for a box, a room (unless you mean the atmosphere), or a stomach. Stick to hearts, efforts, and words.
The 'Vain' Nuance
Think of the English word 'vain' in 'in vain'. If you can say 'it was in vain,' you can probably use 'munashii'.
Use with 'mo'
The pattern 'X mo munashiku' (Despite X...) is a very common way to describe a tragic failure in formal writing.
Pair with 'Hibiku'
'Munashiku hibiku' (to ring hollow) is a great collocation for insincere apologies or empty promises.
Embrace the Melancholy
In Japanese, feeling 'munashii' is sometimes seen as a sign of deep sensitivity to the world's impermanence.
Anime Cues
When a character loses their goal or their home, listen for 'munashii' to describe their state of mind.
Kanji Choice
If in doubt, use 虚しい. It is the more common and emotionally accurate kanji for learners.
Softness
Because it's a heavy word, saying it softly can make your Japanese sound more empathetic and nuanced.
The 'Mu' in 'Muda'
Remember that both 'Munashii' and 'Muda' start with 'Mu' (nothingness). They are cousins in meaning.
Sharing Feelings
Using 'munashii' with friends can signal that you are looking for a deep conversation about purpose.
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Imagine a **Moo**ing cow in a **Na**ked **Shee**p's body. It feels **Munashii** because it’s hollow and doesn't fit in.
تداعی تصویری
A person standing in the middle of a desert holding a trophy made of sand that is slowly blowing away.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to describe the feeling of finishing a long TV series and having nothing left to watch using 'munashii'.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the ancient Japanese root 'muna', which referred to the chest or the core of the body. When the 'core' was perceived as having nothing inside, it became 'munashii'.
معنای اصلی: The state of the body or a vessel being physically empty or devoid of its vital spirit.
Japonic / Old Japanese (Wago).بافت فرهنگی
It is a heavy word. Don't use it lightly with someone who is genuinely depressed unless you are close, as it validates their sense of meaninglessness.
English speakers often use 'empty' for both physical and emotional states. In Japanese, you must separate them. 'Munashii' is the poetic 'empty'.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
After a breakup
- 彼がいない毎日は虚しい。
- 思い出が虚しく響く。
- 虚しい約束。
- 心が虚しくなった。
Failed project
- 努力も虚しく終わった。
- 虚しい結果。
- 時間を虚しく過ごした。
- 虚しい言い訳。
Social media fatigue
- いいねの数が虚しい。
- 虚しい自慢。
- ネットの世界は虚しい。
- 虚像を追う。
Existential crisis
- 人生の虚しさ。
- 虚無感に襲われる。
- 何のために生きるのか虚しくなる。
- 虚しい毎日。
Empty space/Atmosphere
- 虚しい部屋。
- 虚しい風が吹く。
- 虚しい笑い声。
- がらんとして虚しい。
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"一生懸命準備したことが無駄になって、虚しくなったことはありますか？"
"都会の生活の中で、ふと虚しさを感じる瞬間はありますか？"
"「虚しい」と「悲しい」の違いは何だと思いますか？"
"映画の結末が虚しすぎて、ショックを受けたことはありますか？"
"SNSを見ていて、虚しくなることはありませんか？"
موضوعات نگارش
今日、一番「虚しい」と感じた瞬間について詳しく書いてください。なぜそう感じましたか？
努力が虚しく終わった経験を思い出して、その時の感情を言葉にしてください。
もし人生が「虚しい」ものだとしたら、私たちはどう生きるべきだと思いますか？
自分にとって「中身のある（虚しくない）生活」とはどのようなものですか？
「虚しい期待」を抱いてしまった時の自分へのアドバイスを書いてください。
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, that would be incorrect. For physical containers, use 'karappo' or 'kara'. 'Munashii' is for feelings or abstract concepts like 'hollow words'.
Generally, yes, it describes a sense of loss or disappointment. However, in a Buddhist context, it can be a neutral observation about the nature of reality.
'Sabishii' means you are lonely and want company. 'Munashii' means you feel that what you are doing or have done has no meaning.
Use 虚しい for 'vain, futile, or insincere' (the most common emotional use). Use 空しい for 'desolate or physically empty' (less common in modern Japanese for emotions).
You can say 'munashii hito' to mean a 'hollow person' who has no substance or integrity, but it is quite a harsh thing to say.
You can say 'Munashii desu' or 'Munashii kimochi desu'. A very natural way is 'Munashiku naru' (I become/start to feel empty).
It is a standard adjective. It's not overly formal, but it is more poetic and sophisticated than simple words like 'iya' (dislike) or 'dame' (no good).
Usually, 'muda' is better for money. But if spending that money made you feel emotionally hollow, you could say 'Munashii kaimono' (An empty shopping trip).
The best opposites are 'juujitsu shita' (full/fulfilled) or 'yuuiigi na' (meaningful).
It can be used to describe a 'munashii giron' (fruitless discussion), but be careful as it sounds quite emotional for a professional setting.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence: 'I feel empty after the party.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'His words ring hollow.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Efforts were in vain.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I don't want a futile life.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'City life is empty.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Don't give me hollow hopes.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The room felt empty without him.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I spent the whole day in vain.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Even with money, my heart is empty.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The argument was futile.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'A hollow victory.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Vain resistance.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I suddenly felt empty.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The prayers were in vain.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Hollow excuses.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the difference between 'Munashii' and 'Muda' in Japanese.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph about 'Mujo' using 'Munashii'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a poem line using 'Munashii'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Munashiku mo'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Munashisa'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce: Munashii.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce: Munashiku naru.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce: Doryoku mo munashiku.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce: Munashii kimochi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce: Munashii doryoku.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'It's empty.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I feel empty.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I became empty.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'It rang hollow.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Vain hope.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Despite the treatment...' (mo munashiku)
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'An empty life.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Hollow words.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Futile discussion.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I feel empty somehow.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Everything is empty.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'It ended fruitlessly.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Empty silence.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Hollow victory.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I feel empty inside.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and identify the word: 虚しい (audio cue).
Identify the context: 'Doryoku mo munashiku...'
Identify the emotion: 'Munashiku natta.'
Does the speaker sound happy or sad when saying 'munashii'?
What is being described in 'Munashii hibiki'?
What happened to the 'kitai' in 'Munashii kitai'?
Is the 'giron' in 'Munashii giron' productive?
Is 'Munashiku mo' formal or informal?
Translate: 'Kokoro ga munashii'.
Translate: 'Munashisa ga nokoru'.
What is the opposite of 'Munashii'?
Is 'munashii' used for a glass of water?
What does a villain say about a hero's struggle?
Translate: 'Munashii gensou'.
Translate: 'Munashii isshou'.
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نمره کامل!
Summary
The core of 'munashii' is the gap between expectation and reality. When you pour your heart into something and find it has no 'fruit' (mi), the resulting void is 'munashii'. Example: 'Munashii doryoku' (Effort that resulted in nothing).
- Munashii describes emotional emptiness and the feeling of futility when efforts fail.
- It is an i-adjective used for 'hollow' hearts, 'vain' hopes, and 'fruitless' actions.
- Unlike 'karappo' (physically empty), munashii is psychological and often implies a lack of meaning.
- It is a key word in Japanese literature to express melancholy and the transience of life.
Avoid Physical Objects
Never use 'munashii' for a box, a room (unless you mean the atmosphere), or a stomach. Stick to hearts, efforts, and words.
The 'Vain' Nuance
Think of the English word 'vain' in 'in vain'. If you can say 'it was in vain,' you can probably use 'munashii'.
Use with 'mo'
The pattern 'X mo munashiku' (Despite X...) is a very common way to describe a tragic failure in formal writing.
Pair with 'Hibiku'
'Munashiku hibiku' (to ring hollow) is a great collocation for insincere apologies or empty promises.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر emotions
ぼんやり
B1به طور مبهم؛ با حواسپرتی. برای توصیف دید ناواضح یا وضعیت ذهنی بدون تمرکز استفاده میشود.
夢中
B1Absorption; engrossment; infatuation.
受け止める
B1گرفتن یک شیء در حال حرکت یا پذیرفتن جدی انتقادات و احساسات دیگران.
達成感
B1احساس رضایت و غرور هنگام تکمیل موفقیت آمیز یک کار یا دستیابی به یک هدف. این پاداش تلاش شماست.
ひしひしと
B1Acutely; keenly; strongly (feeling something).
適応する
B1سازگاری با محیط جدید کلید موفقیت است.
健気な
B2توصیفکننده فردی (معمولاً ضعیف یا کودک) که علیرغم سختیها، شجاعت و روحیهای ستودنی و تأثیرگذار از خود نشان میدهد.
感心な
B1قابل ستایش؛ تحسینبرانگیز. 'او کودک قابل ستایشی است که همیشه کمک میکند.' 'نگرش او نسبت به کار واقعاً تحسینبرانگیز است.'
感心
B1تحسین یا تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن از رفتار یا تلاش کسی.
感心する
B1تحت تأثیر مهارت یا رفتار کسی قرار گرفتن.
