1.
unconscious; subconscious
Actions or mental processes occurring without conscious awareness; also, the unconscious mind in psychology.
無意識の世界。
The unconscious mind.
無意識の世界を探る。
To explore the unconscious mind.
夢は無意識の表れだと言われている。
Dreams are said to be a manifestation of the unconscious.
人の行動は無意識に大きく影響されている。
People's behavior is greatly influenced by the unconscious.
心理学では、無意識が人の考えや感情に深く関わっていると考えられている。
In psychology, the unconscious is thought to be deeply involved in people's thoughts and feelings.
2.
unintentional; without thinking
Doing something without being aware of it; automatic behavior.
無意識にやっていた。
I was doing it without thinking.
無意識に足を組んでいた。
I was crossing my legs without realizing it.
無意識のうちに癖が出てしまう。
My habits come out unconsciously.
疲れていると、無意識にため息をつくことがある。
When tired, I sometimes sigh without realizing it.
彼は無意識のうちに相手を傷つける言葉を使ってしまうことがある。
He sometimes uses words that hurt others without realizing it.
無意識 combines 無 (without) + 意識 (consciousness). It functions both as a noun referring to the unconscious mind and as an adverbial modifier meaning "without thinking."
USAGE:
- As a noun: the unconscious (psychological concept), e.g. 無意識の世界
- As adverbial: 無意識に or 無意識のうちに = unconsciously, without realizing
DISTINCTION:
無意識に focuses on the lack of awareness at the moment of action. 無意識のうちに emphasizes that something happened gradually or without the person ever noticing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 無意識の行動: unconscious behavior
- 無意識に体が動く: body moves without thinking
- 無意識のうちに習慣になる: become a habit without realizing
RELATED TERMS:
- 意識: consciousness, awareness
- 潜在意識: subconscious
- 無自覚: unaware, lacking self-awareness
Related Words
Antonym:
意識 (consciousness, awareness)