果てしない
hateshinai[ha̠te̞ɕina̠i]
The English word "infinite" can be translated into Japanese as 果てしない (hateshinai) or 無限の.
Meaning: boundless, endless (adj)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 果てしない | hateshinai | [ha̠te̞ɕina̠i] (narrow) |
| 無限の | mugen no |
Both terms describe something that is boundless or endless. 果てしない is often used to describe vast physical spaces or long, tedious processes. In contrast, 無限の is used for more mathematical or abstract concepts of infinity.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 果てしない is composed of the noun 果て, meaning end or limit and the negative auxiliary verb しない, meaning does not or is not.
Which one should you use?
無限の is a more mathematical or abstract term for "infinite", whereas 果てしない is more descriptive and poetic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 無限の is a noun-adjective (no-adjective) that must be followed by a noun to modify it. The form 果てしない is an i-adjective. It can be used to modify a noun directly or can end a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
hateshinai
Did you know?
- The word 無限 (mugen) is a homophone for the word 夢幻, which means 'dreams and fantasies'.
- In Zen Buddhism, the concept of 'infinity' is often expressed through the idea of 空 (kū), or emptiness, rather than a mathematical quantity.
- The word 無限 (mugen) is used in Japanese to describe 'infinite' speed or power in anime and manga, often appearing as a special move or a legendary status.
Examples in context
- 無限の可能性！Infinite possibilities!This sentence is useful for the form 無限の.Tatoeba #13639238 by Jaroslav_Dubo123, translation #13639228 by Jaroslav_Dubo123
- この話は果てしない宇宙の中の旅です。This tale is a trip through infinite space.This sentence is useful for the form 果てしない.Tatoeba #644373 by blay_paul, translation #644375 by blay_paul
- この果てしない宇宙にいるのは、私たち人類だけですか？Are we humans alone in this infinite universe?Tatoeba #74566 by fcbond, translation #329153 by fcbond
- この宇宙は無限の可能性を秘めている。This universe holds infinite possibilities.
- 彼らの絆は永遠に続くだろう。Their bond will continue for eternity.
- 彼の才能は無限大だよ！His talent is infinite!
- 彼の話にはキリがない。There is no end to his story.
- 空には果てしない星が広がっている。The sky is filled with infinite stars.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are looking at the ocean from a cliff.
- 美咲 Misaki海が果てしなく続いてるね。Umi ga hateshinaku tsuzuiteru ne.The ocean goes on endlessly, doesn't it?
- 蓮 Ren本当だ。どこまで行っているんだろう。Hontou da. Doko made itte iru n darou.You're right. I wonder where it all goes.
- 美咲 Misaki果てしない景色を見ると、悩みも小さく感じるよ。Hateshinai keshiki o miru to, nayami mo chiisaku kanjiru yo.Looking at this boundless scenery makes my worries feel small.
- 蓮 Ren確かに。心が広くなる気がするね。Tashikani. Kokoro ga hiroku naru ki ga suru ne.True. I feel like my heart is opening up.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “infinite” translations and entries 果てしない, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
