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.
有意義な時間を過ごした。
I spent a meaningful time.
とても有意義な議論ができた。
We were able to have a very worthwhile discussion.
休日を有意義に使うために読書をしている。
I'm reading to make good use of my day off.
USAGE:
Used as a na-adjective (有意義な) or adverbially (有意義に). Common in both formal and everyday speech when evaluating whether an experience or activity had value.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 有意義な時間: meaningful time
- 有意義な経験: worthwhile experience
- 有意義な議論: meaningful discussion
- 有意義に過ごす: to spend meaningfully