無 実(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.

彼(かれ)は無実(むじつ)だ。

He is innocent.

無実(むじつ)を証明(しょうめい)する。

To prove one's innocence.

神(かみ)に誓(ちか)って、私(わたし)は無実(むじつ)です。

I swear to God, I am innocent.

無実(むじつ) combines 無(む) (without) + 実(じつ) (truth/substance), literally meaning "without substance" — i.e., the accusation has no basis in fact.

Common expressions

無実(むじつ)の罪(つみ): a false charge, being wrongly accused
無実(むじつ)を証明(しょうめい)する: to prove one's innocence
無実(むじつ)を主張(しゅちょう)する: to claim innocence
無実(むじつ)を訴(うった)える: to appeal one's innocence

Similar words

無実(むじつ): innocent (factual — did not commit the crime)
無罪(むざい): not guilty (legal verdict in court)
冤罪(えんざい): false charge, wrongful conviction

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Used in legal, news, and literary contexts. In everyday speech, やっていない (didn't do it) is more natural.

Related Words

Synonym: 無罪(むざい) (not guilty, acquittal)

Compare: 冤罪(えんざい) (false charge, wrongful conviction)

Compare: 潔白(けっぱく) (innocence)

Compare: 清白(せいはく) (purity)

Compare: 冤罪事件(えんざいじけん) (false accusation case)

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Added 2026.2.2 19:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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