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)。
The unconscious mind.
無意識(むいしき)の世界(せかい)を探(さぐ)る。
To explore the unconscious mind.
Dreams are said to be a manifestation of the unconscious.
People's behavior is greatly influenced by the unconscious.
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(むいしき)にやっていた。
I was doing it without thinking.
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.
My habits come out unconsciously.
When tired, I sometimes sigh without realizing it.
He sometimes uses words that hurt others without realizing it.

無意識(むいしき) combines 無(む) (without) + 意識(いしき) (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(むいしき)の世界(せかい)
  • As adverbial: 無意識(むいしき)に or 無意識(むいしき)のうちに = unconsciously, without realizing

Similar words

無意識(むいしき)に focuses on the lack of awareness at the moment of action. 無意識(むいしき)のうちに emphasizes that something happened gradually or without the person ever noticing.

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