the state of being without; lacking; used like a suffix meaning 'without' or 'no ...'. Often written in kana (なし) in everyday use.
在庫無しのため、注文を受け付けられません。
We cannot accept orders because the item is out of stock.
経験なしでも応募できますか？
Can I apply even without experience?
参加費無料・事前申込無しでご利用いただけます。
You can use it with no participation fee and without prior registration.
colloquial expression meaning 'unacceptable', 'not allowed', or 'no way' (as in 'That's not acceptable').
そんな言い訳は無しだよ。
That excuse won't do.
今回だけは無しにしてくれないか？
Could you let this one go (not count it) just this time?
飲み会で彼を誘うのは無しにしよう。
Let's not invite him to the party.
archaic adjectival form meaning 'nonexistent' or 'not being (there)'; historically related to modern ない.
彼の名は記録に無しと伝えられている。
It is said that his name does not appear in the records.