1.
unscathed, uninjured, undamaged
Having no injuries, damage, or scratches. Used for people who emerge unhurt from danger, and for objects that remain in perfect condition without damage or defects.
事故から無傷で生還した。
I survived the accident unscathed.
建物は地震の後もほぼ無傷だった。
The building was nearly undamaged after the earthquake.
激しい戦闘だったが、彼は奇跡的に無傷だった。
It was a fierce battle, but he was miraculously unharmed.
2.
unblemished, untarnished
Used figuratively for a reputation, record, or career that remains clean and undamaged, without any failures or scandals.
無傷の連勝記録を続けている。
They continue their unblemished winning streak.
長い政治生活の中で、彼は無傷ではいられなかった。
Over his long political career, he could not remain untarnished.
スキャンダルの中でも無傷で切り抜けた政治家は珍しい。
It is rare for a politician to come through a scandal unscathed.
GRAMMAR:
Functions as a noun and as a の-adjective: 無傷の車 (an undamaged car), 無傷の記録 (an unblemished record). Can also be used as a predicate: 無傷だった (was unharmed).
USAGE:
The word combines 無 (without) and 傷 (wound, scratch, flaw). Useful in both physical and metaphorical contexts. In sports, 無傷の連勝 (unbeaten winning streak) is a common phrase.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 無傷で済む: to get off unscathed
- 無傷の連勝: unbeaten winning streak
- 無傷で切り抜ける: to come through unscathed
- ほぼ無傷: nearly undamaged