Japanese

むし
Meaning: disregard; ignore; neglect
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

無
視

Example sentences

I was busy, so I accidentally ignored the email reply.
他人の意見を無視するべきではない。
You should not ignore the opinions of others.
現代社会において、メディアの影響力は無視できない。
In modern society, the influence of media cannot be ignored.
物理の法則を無視した動きだ。
It's a movement that ignores the laws of physics.
彼は聞こえないフリをして、私の質問を無視した。
He pretended not to hear and ignored my question.
実用性を無視した奇技淫巧の品々が並んでいる。
Items of unnecessary ingenuity that ignore practicality are lined up.
現場の状況を無視した按図索驥な計画では、成功は望めない。
Success cannot be expected with an impractical plan that ignores the situation on the ground.
現実を無視した彼の計画は、按図索駿の誹りを免れない。
His plan, which ignored reality, cannot escape the criticism of being impractical.
彼の批判は断章取義で文章の本当の意味を無視している
His criticism takes quotes out of context and ignores the text's true meaning.

Usage Notes

Treating something or someone as if they do not exist or have no value.

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