無用な

muyō na
adjectiveIntermediate useless
general

Having no practical use or value; unnecessary.

無用な議論を避けるために、ルールを明確にした。

To avoid useless arguments, we made the rules clear.

この機能は無用なものだと思います。

I think this feature is unnecessary.

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Often used to describe things that are not needed or serve no purpose.

Related Phrases

無用の長物phrase
a useless item

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This word is often used to criticize something as unnecessary or pointless.

Gold Rule

Negative Connotation

This word generally has a negative tone, so use it carefully in formal contexts.

📖Word Origin

From 無用 (muyō, 'useless') + な (na, adjective suffix).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe objects, actions, or ideas that are unnecessary or serve no purpose. Often carries a negative connotation.

Word Breakdown

無用
useless
root
+
adjective suffix
suffix
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