VocabJLPT N3
unconscious
Nounな-Adjectiveの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. unconsciousness
  2. 2. unconscious
  3. 3. the unconscious
This word means "unconscious" or "unconsciousness," referring to actions, thoughts, or feelings that happen without one being aware of them. It is used in both psychological contexts, such as discussing the subconscious mind, and in everyday speech to describe doing something without thinking.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why are you passed out here of all places?!

Sentence 2

The hospital called and said, "They're unconscious right now, but breathing is stable."

Sentence 3

It was like a switch flipped off — he just lost consciousness.

Sentence 4

I slipped in the bath, and next thing I knew, I'd been out cold.

Sentence 5

She told her family, "I was unconscious when I collapsed."