なし
nashi
The Japanese phrase for "none" is なし (nashi).
なし is used to indicate that there is no amount or quantity of something.
How do you pronounce it?
nashi
Did you know?
- The word なし can also be a homophone for the Japanese word for 'pear', which is also written as なし.
- In casual speech, なし can be used as a slang term to mean 'no way' or 'not happening' when rejecting a suggestion.
- In Japanese menus, if a dish is unavailable, a server might not just say なし but instead use 品切れ (shinagire), which literally means 'the product is cut off'.
Examples in context
- 八方美人に友はなし。A friend to all is a friend to none.This sentence is useful for seeing the use of なし.Tatoeba #480895 by blay_paul, translation #328768 by fcbond
- 商品の残りはゼロですThere are zero items left.
- コーヒーは全然ありませんThere is no coffee at all.
- パーティには誰もいないNobody is at the party.
- 食べ物は何も残っていませんThere is nothing left to eat.
- おいしいもの全然ないなThere's absolutely no delicious food.
- 部屋には誰もいないよThere's nobody in the room.
- もう食べ物何もねえThere's no more food at all.
- 残りの在庫はなしです。Nokori no zaiko wa nashi desu.There is no remaining stock.
- 彼は、誤解はなしと言った。Kare wa, gokai wa nashi to itta.He said there is no misunderstanding.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are checking a grocery list at home.
- 美咲 Misaki牛乳の在庫は？Gyūnyū no zaiko wa?How much milk is left?
- 健太 Kenta牛乳はなしだよ。Gyūnyū wa nashi da yo.There is no milk.
- 美咲 Misakiじゃあ、買ってきてくれる？Jā, katte kite kureru?Then, can you go buy some?
- 健太 Kentaわかった、行ってくるね。Wakatta, itte kuru ne.Okay, I'll go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
