Meaning

Primary

Safe And Sound

Alternatives

Safe, Without A Hitch

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

A nothing occurrence is an occurrence where nothing happens to you, or at least nothing too bad — that means you're safe and sound. Phew!

In addition to meaning safe, 無事 can also describe a situation where everything goes off without a hitch.

Reading

ぶじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

One thing that's not safe and sound is the reading of the in this word. Instead of it's . Why? Because you thought it was safe and sound, but you were fooled. There are ghosts everywhere, all jumping out and screaming Boo! () at you. Feel the surprise. You thought it was safe and sound!

Context

Context Sentences

皆さんが無事で本当に良かったです。

I am so glad that everyone is safe.

無事にアメリカに帰国しました!

I returned safely to the U.S.!

今回のイベントも、無事に終了いたしました!

This event has also ended without any problems!

Kanji Composition