1.
meaningless; pointless; senseless; futile
Lacking meaning, purpose, or value. Used to describe actions, words, or situations that serve no useful purpose.
そんな議論は無意味だ。
That kind of debate is pointless.
無意味な規則が多すぎる。
There are too many meaningless rules.
結果が変わらないなら、やり直しても無意味ではないだろうか。
If the result won't change, isn't it pointless to redo it?
USAGE:
無意味 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:
- 無意味な行為 (a meaningless act)
- 無意味な努力 (pointless effort)
- 無意味に終わる (to end up being meaningless)
- 全く無意味だ (completely meaningless)
GRAMMAR:
Functions as a noun or na-adjective (無意味な).