(むげん)

むげん
noun, na-adjective, no-adjective
infinite, unlimited, endless
1. infinite, unlimited, endless
Having no limits or boundaries; continuing forever.
無限(むげん)(つづ)
To continue infinitely.
The universe extends infinitely.
Human potential is unlimited.
I got stuck in an infinite loop.
Computing term
Children's imagination is unlimited, and they sometimes come up with ideas that adults cannot think of.

無限(むげん) expresses the concept of infinity or limitlessness.

Common expressions:

  • 無限(むげん)可能性(かのうせい) (infinite possibilities)
  • 無限(むげん)に (infinitely, endlessly)
  • 無限(むげん)大 (infinity - mathematical concept)

Mathematics:

  • 無限(むげん)(だい) (infinity, ∞)
  • 無限(むげん)(しょう) (infinitesimal)
  • 無限(むげん)ループ (infinite loop - programming)

Contrast:

  • 無限(むげん) (infinite) vs 有限(ゆうげん) (finite, limited)

Philosophical/poetic usage:
無限(むげん) is often used to express boundless potential, eternal time, or vast space.

Related Words

Antonym: 有限(ゆうげん) (finite)