無意味な
muimi naadjective★Intermediate— meaningless
general
Having no meaning or purpose; pointless.
無意味な議論を続けるのは時間の無駄だ。
Continuing this meaningless debate is a waste of time.
彼は無意味なことを言っている。
He is saying something meaningless.
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Often used to describe actions, statements, or situations that lack purpose or value.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This adjective is often used to criticize actions or statements that are seen as pointless or without value.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
While '無意味な' can be used in various contexts, it is often employed in negative or critical situations.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '無' (mu, meaning 'no' or 'without') and '意味' (imi, meaning 'meaning').
📝Usage Notes
This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe things that lack purpose or significance.
Word Breakdown
無
no, without
prefix意味
meaning
rootな
adjectival suffix
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