English–Japanese

“meaningless” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimuimi

Example

その質問は無意味です。so no shitsu mon wa mu i mi de su

That question is meaningless.

Illustration for 無意味 (meaningless)

How to say “meaningless” in Japanese

“Meaningless” in Japanese is 無意味 (muimi).

Marks an act, idea, or event as lacking the meaning, value, or purpose that would make it worthwhile.

Full entry for 無意味: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 無意味

結果のない議論を続けても無意味です。kek ka no na i gi ron o tsuzu ke te mo mu i mi de su

Continuing an unproductive argument is pointless.

Tips for using 無意味

  • 無意味 (muimi) often evaluates the purpose or value of an action, while meaningless in English can also describe language that makes no sense.

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