English–Japanese
“futile” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimunashii
Example
結果が出ない努力は虚しいです。kek ka ga de na i do ryoku wa muna shi i de su
Efforts that produce no results are futile.
How to say “futile” in Japanese
“Futile” in Japanese is 虚しい (munashii).
Expresses the lack of a worthwhile result together with the emptiness felt because of it.
Example sentences with 虚しい
目標を失うと、毎日の生活が虚しいです。moku hyō o ushina u to mai nichi no sei katsu ga muna shi i de su
When I lose sight of my goal, my daily life feels empty.
Tips for using 虚しい
- 虚しい (munashii) applies not only to efforts with no result but also to experiences that leave a person without satisfaction or emotional fulfillment.