有意義(ゆういぎ)

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)

Similar words

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

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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).