ゼロ
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JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

The number zero (0); the concept of none or nil used in mathematics and everyday contexts.

Noun

Examples

外の気温は0度だった。

The outside temperature was 0 degrees.

試合は3対0で勝った。

The match was won three to zero.

その商品の在庫は0になった。

The stock of that item became zero.

2

Colloquial/figurative use meaning 'nothing' or 'zilch' (often written in kana or as the digit 0).

NounUsually Kana

Examples

最近、やる気が0で何も手につかない。

Lately my motivation has been zero and I can't get anything done.

彼の貢献はほとんど0に等しいと言える。

One could say his contribution is almost zero.