(むじつ)

むじつ
noun / na-adjective
innocence, not guilty
1. innocence, not guilty
The state of being innocent of a crime or accusation; having not committed the alleged offense.
(かれ)無実(むじつ)
He is innocent.
無実(むじつ)証明(しょうめい)する
To prove one's innocence.
I swear to God, I am innocent.

無実(むじつ) means innocence or being not guilty.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 無実(むじつ)(つみ): false accusation, being wrongly accused
  • 無実(むじつ)証明(しょうめい)する: to prove one's innocence
  • 無実(むじつ)主張(しゅちょう)する: to claim innocence

CONTRAST:

  • 無実(むじつ): innocent (not guilty of crime)
  • 無罪(むざい): not guilty (legal verdict)