(むしかく)

むしかく
noun, no-adjective
unqualified; unlicensed; without credentials
work
1. unqualified; unlicensed; without credentials
無資格(むしかく)医療行為(いりょうこうい)する
To perform medical procedures without a license.
Driving without a license is against the law.
You can apply for this job without qualifications, but experienced applicants are given priority.

A compound of () (without) + 資格(しかく) (qualification/license). Used to describe lacking the formal credentials, certifications, or legal authorization required for an activity or profession.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 無免許(むめんきょ): unlicensed (specifically lacking a formal license/permit, especially for driving)
  • 資格(しかく)なし: without qualifications (informal phrasing)
  • 不適格(ふてきかく): disqualified, unfit (implies being judged unsuitable, not merely lacking credentials)