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意味がないこと

imi ga nai koto

What does "意味がないこと" mean in English?

something pointless

この作業は意味がないことだ。

This task is something pointless.


How to use "意味がないこと" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

informal

Something that has no meaning or purpose; a pointless or futile action or situation.

彼は意味がないことを言っている。

He is saying something pointless.

この議論は意味がないことだ。

This discussion is pointless.

This phrase is often used to express frustration or disappointment when something is seen as a waste of time or effort.

Collocations

意味がない議論pointless discussion意味がない努力pointless effort

Synonyms

無意味なこと無駄なこと無価値なこと

Antonyms

意味があること価値のあること重要なこと

Related Phrases

無意味phrase
meaningless
無駄phrase
waste

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to criticize or dismiss something as unimportant or futile.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use this phrase when you want to emphasize that something is not worth the time or effort.

Word Origin

Composed of '意味がない' (meaningless) and 'こと' (thing), forming a noun phrase to describe something without purpose.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express that something is not worth doing or is a waste of time.

Word Breakdown

意味がない
meaningless
adjective
+
こと
thing
noun
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