無意識(むいしき)

むいしき
noun
unconscious; subconscious
1. unconscious; subconscious
Actions or mental processes occurring without conscious awareness; also, the unconscious mind in psychology.
無意識(むいしき)の世界(せかい)を探(さぐ)る。
To explore the unconscious mind.
2. unintentional; without thinking
Doing something without being aware of it; automatic behavior.
無意識(むいしき)のうちにやっていた。
I was doing it unconsciously.
無意識(むいしき)に足(あし)を組(く)んでいた。
I was crossing my legs without realizing it.

USAGE:
As a noun: the unconscious (psychological concept)
As adverbial: 無意識(むいしき)に or 無意識(むいしき)のうちに = unconsciously, without thinking

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 無意識(むいしき)のうちに: unconsciously
  • 無意識(むいしき)に: without thinking
  • 無意識(むいしき)の行動(こうどう): unconscious behavior

RELATED TERMS:

  • 意識(いしき): consciousness
  • 潜在意識(せんざいいしき): subconscious
  • 無自覚(むじかく): unaware
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Added 2026.1.16 18:49 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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