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無意味に
muimi ni
meaninglessly
彼は無意味に怒っていた。
He was angrily yelling for no reason.
informal
In a way that has no meaning, purpose, or value; pointlessly or senselessly.
無意味に時間を浪費するな。
Don't waste time meaninglessly.
その議論は無意味に長引いた。
The discussion dragged on pointlessly.
Often used to criticize actions or situations that lack purpose or logic.
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe actions or situations that lack purpose or logic.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use this phrase when criticizing actions that seem pointless or without reason.
Word Origin
Combination of 無意味 (muimi, 'meaningless') and に (ni, adverbial particle).
Usage Notes
Common in casual and formal contexts to express frustration or criticism about actions that seem pointless.
Word Breakdown
無意味
meaningless
rootに
adverbial particle
suffix和英辞典