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  4. 不要な

不要な

fuyō na
unnecessary

このファイルは不要なものです

This file is unnecessary


general

Not needed or required; unnecessary

不要なものは捨ててください

Please throw away anything unnecessary

不要な情報は削除してください

Please delete any unnecessary information

Often used to describe things that are not needed or can be discarded

Collocations

不要なものunnecessary things不要な情報unnecessary information不要なコストunnecessary costs

Synonyms

必要ない無用な不要なもの

Antonyms

必要な重要な必須の

Related Phrases

不要なものphrase
unnecessary things
不要な情報phrase
unnecessary information

Pro Tip

Usage in Business Contexts

In business contexts, '不要な' is often used to describe unnecessary costs, processes, or items that can be eliminated to improve efficiency.

Gold Rule

Adjective Form

'不要な' is an i-adjective (形容詞) and must be used with the correct verb conjugations when forming sentences.

Word Origin

From 不要 (fuyō) meaning 'unnecessary' + な (na) as an adjective suffix

Usage Notes

This adjective is commonly used to describe things that are not needed or can be discarded. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

不
not
prefix
+
要
necessary
root
+
な
adjective suffix
suffix
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