いらない
この本はもういらないです。
I don't need this book anymore.
Not needed or unnecessary; can be omitted or discarded.
この服はもういらないから捨てる。
I don't need this clothing anymore, so I'll throw it away.
いらないものを整理する。
To organize unnecessary things.
Often used to politely decline offers or express that something is not required.
To not want or desire something.
私は甘いものがいらない。
I don't want sweets.
Can be used to express personal preferences or dislikes.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Polite Usage
For more polite contexts, use 'いりません' instead of 'いらない'.
Gold Rule
Negative Form
Always used in negative contexts to indicate lack of necessity or desire.
Word Origin
Derived from the negative form of the verb 'いる' (to need) with the suffix 'ない' (not).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation to decline offers or express that something is not needed. Can be softened with '～ません' for politeness.