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zero
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. zero
  2. 2. 0
  3. 3. nothing
This noun refers to the number zero or the concept of nothingness. Borrowed from a Western language, it is used in modern Japanese in contexts such as mathematics, sports scores, and expressions meaning "from scratch" or "starting from nothing."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It's strange how my expectations never quite reach zero.

Sentence 2

Let's make sure we check safety first and bring accidents down to zero.

Sentence 3

Ugh, my concentration is at zero — I can't do this today!

Sentence 4

He flatly declared, "I have zero responsibility for this."

Sentence 5

Wait, there's no time left? Is it already over?!