無 意 味(むいみ)

むいみ

noun, na-adjective

meaningless; pointless; senseless

1. meaningless; pointless; senseless; futile

Lacking meaning, purpose, or value. Used to describe actions, words, or situations that serve no useful purpose.

そんな議論(ぎろん)は無意味(むいみ)だ。

That kind of debate is pointless.

無意味(むいみ)な規則(きそく)が多(おお)すぎる。

There are too many meaningless rules.

結果(けっか)が変(か)わらないなら、やり直(なお)しても無意味(むいみ)ではないだろうか。

If the result won't change, isn't it pointless to redo it?

Usage

無意味(むいみ) is a direct, common way to say something is meaningless or pointless. It can be used as a noun (meaning "meaninglessness") or as a na-adjective modifier.

Common collocations

無意味(むいみ)な行為(こうい) (a meaningless act)
無意味(むいみ)な努力(どりょく) (pointless effort)
無意味(むいみ)に終(お)わる (to end up being meaningless)
全(まった)く無意味(むいみ)だ (completely meaningless)

Common patterns

Functions as a noun or na-adjective (無意味(むいみ)な).

Related Words

Antonym: 有意義(ゆういぎ) (meaningful, worthwhile)

Compare: 無価値(むかち) (worthless)

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