This is the kanji for not, and represents an important concept in Buddhist philosophy.

on readings:
  • mu
  • bu
kun readings:
  • na
examples:
bukiyō dexterous
kaimu nothing
muga no-self, selflessness, egolessness
mui idleness, inaction
mukei formless, immaterial, intangible
muri unreasonable
museifu anarchy
musen wireless, radio
mushin no mind, mental state of emptiness
mushoku unemployed
mutodoke absense without notice
muyoku unselfish

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Last ∆ on 24 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.