有意義(ゆういぎ)

ゆういぎ
na-adjective, noun
meaningful, worthwhile
1. meaningful, worthwhile, significant
Having value or purpose; worth spending time or effort on. Used to describe experiences, time, discussions, and activities that produce something positive.
有意義(ゆういぎ)な時間(じかん)を過(す)ごした。
I spent a meaningful time.
とても有意義(ゆういぎ)な議論(ぎろん)ができた。
We were able to have a very worthwhile discussion.
休日(きゅうじつ)を有意義(ゆういぎ)に使(つか)うために読書(どくしょ)をしている。
I'm reading to make good use of my day off.

有意義(ゆういぎ) is a na-adjective meaning something has real value or purpose — worth the time and effort invested.

FORMS:

  • Na-adjective: 有意義(ゆういぎ)な時間(じかん) (meaningful time)
  • Adverbial: 有意義(ゆういぎ)に過(す)ごす (to spend meaningfully)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 有意義(ゆういぎ)な時間(じかん) (meaningful time)
  • 有意義(ゆういぎ)な経験(けいけん) (worthwhile experience)
  • 有意義(ゆういぎ)な議論(ぎろん) (meaningful discussion)
  • 有意義(ゆういぎ)な活動(かつどう) (worthwhile activity)
  • 有意義(ゆういぎ)に使(つか)う (to put to good use)

CONTRAST:

  • 無意味(むいみ): meaningless, pointless (closer antonym in everyday use)
  • 無駄(むだ): wasteful, useless (focuses on wasted effort)

REGISTER:
Slightly formal. Often used in speeches, evaluations, and reflections. Very common after events or experiences: とても有意義(ゆういぎ)な一日(いちにち)でした (It was a very meaningful day).

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