Translation and Meaning of: 無数 - musuu

The Japanese word 「無数」 (musuu) has a rich and meaningful etymology. It is composed of two kanji: 「無」 (mu), which means "nothing" or "absence," and 「数」 (suu), which translates as "number" or "quantity." This combination results in the idea of "uncountable" or "innumerable," describing something that is so vast that it cannot be counted or limited to a specific number.

The term 「無数」 is frequently used in contemporary Japanese to express the idea of an unlimited quantity or a magnitude that defies measurement. It can be applied in contexts ranging from the description of stars in the sky to the leaves of a dense forest. The word suggests an impressive magnitude, evoking images of infinitude and vastness.

The origin of the concept of being "innumerable" dates back to ancient times, reflecting humanity's intrinsic relationship with nature and the universe, where many phenomena have always been perceived as infinite or beyond human understanding. 「無数」captures this sense of wonder and the human attempt to understand the immeasurable. However, its use in modern discourse is very practical, being used to describe any amount that does not need to be specified precisely.

Moreover, the term is useful in literature and poetry, where the suggestion of infinity can add a lyrical or dramatic tone to a narrative or description. This versatility makes 「無数」 an evocative choice when one wants to convey the idea of limitless abundance in a brief and impactful way. In the field of LSI, this expression naturally associates with concepts such as vastness, greatness, and immeasurability, enriching the language on multiple levels.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 多数 (tasuu) - Large number, many.
• 数多く (kazuooku) - Several, many in number.
• 数え切れない (kazoekirenai) - Incontáveis.
• 数多い (kazuoi) - Numerosos.
• 無限 (mugen) - Unlimited, infinite.
• 無限大 (mugendai) - Infinity, infinite.
• 無限多数 (mugen tasuu) - Many infinities.
• 無数多く (musuu ooku) - Countless in number, many.
• 膨大 (boudai) - Extremely large, vast.
• 数多 (kazu-ta) - Large quantity.
• 数多過ぎる (kazu-asugiru) - Excess quantity.

無数

Romaji: musuu
Kana: むすう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: uncountable number; infinite number

Meaning in English: countless number;infinite number

Definition: Many things to tell.

Example Sentences - (無数) musuu

See below some example sentences:

無数の星が輝いている。

Musuu no hoshi ga kagayaite iru

Countless stars are shining.

• 無数 - means "countless" or "innumerable".
• の - Title that indicates possession or expiration.
• 星 - It means "star."
• が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• 輝いている - verb meaning "to shine" or "to glitter", conjugated in the present continuous tense.