Meaning and Usage
"無視" (むし) means to disregard or ignore something intentionally. It is often used when someone deliberately pays no attention to a person, opinion, or situation.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see 無視 used in social situations where someone's words or presence are ignored, or in describing problems or warnings that are not acknowledged.
Collocations and Patterns
- 無視する: to ignore or disregard
- 注意を無視する: to ignore a warning
- 問題を無視できない: a problem that cannot be ignored
Register and Nuance
無視 is neutral but can carry a negative nuance, implying rudeness or neglect. It is common in both spoken and written Japanese.
Learner Tip
Avoid confusing 無視 with simply not noticing something accidentally. 無視 implies a conscious choice to ignore.