有無

うむ

Presence or absence; whether something exists or not

N3noun·umu

How to remember it

有 (ある, exists) + 無 (ない, nothing) — the two extremes bundled as one.

Example sentences

  • リスクの有無を確認してください。

    りすくのうむをかくにんしてください。

    Please confirm the presence or absence of risk.

  • 賛成の有無にかかわらず、意見を聞かせてください。

    さんせいのうむにかかわらず、いけんをきかせてください。

    Whether or not you agree, please share your opinion.

Usage

Formal; used as Xの有無 to mean whether or not X exists.

Related words

有る無い存在可否

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