意味がないこと
imi ga nai kotonoun phrase★Intermediate— something pointless
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.
Related Phrases
💡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和英辞典