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意味がない
imi ga nai
pointless
この作業は意味がない。
This task is pointless.
informal
Having no meaning or purpose; pointless or futile.
この議論は意味がない。
This debate is pointless.
彼の発言は意味がない。
His statement is meaningless.
Often used to express frustration or dissatisfaction with something that seems useless or without purpose.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to express frustration or dissatisfaction with something that seems useless or without purpose.
Gold Rule
Contextual Appropriateness
Use this phrase when you want to convey that something is pointless or without meaning, but be mindful of the context to avoid sounding overly negative.
Word Origin
Composed of 意味 (meaning) + が (particle) + ない (negative form of ある, to exist).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to express that something is pointless or without purpose. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more commonly used in informal settings.
Word Breakdown
意味
meaning
rootがない
does not exist
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