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申し分のない (もうしぶんのない) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, i-adjective
perfect ; ideal ; flawless ; impeccable
Used to describe something that is completely satisfactory, leaving nothing to be desired. Often modifies nouns like 結果 (result), 条件 (condition), or 出来 (outcome).
The service at this hotel is impeccable.
Written forms 申もう し 分ぶん のない
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
申もう し 分ぶん の 無な い
Variant using 無い for ない; less common but still encountered.
Kanji 申 have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM 分 part, minute of time, segment 無 nothingness, none, ain't Similar words 完かん 璧ぺき 完璧 is a noun/adjective meaning 'perfect' or 'flawless', often implying absolute perfection. 申し分のない is a phrase that emphasizes that there is nothing to complain about, and is slightly more subjective.
文もん 句く なし 文句なし is a more casual, colloquial expression meaning 'no complaints' or 'unquestionably good'. 申し分のない is more formal and often used in written or polite contexts.
Etymology From 申し分 (objection, complaint) + の (possessive particle) + ない (not exist). Literally 'there is no objection to make', i.e., 'perfect'.
