English–Japanese

“optional” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinin'i

Example

参加は任意です。san ka wa nin i de su

Participation is optional.

Illustration for 任意 (optional)

How to say “optional” in Japanese

“Optional” in Japanese is 任意 (nin'i).

Marks something as available for selection without making it necessary for everyone.

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

Example sentences with 任意

説明会への出席は任意になっています。setsu mei kai e no shus seki wa nin i ni na tte i ma su

Attendance at the information session is optional.

Tips for using 任意

  • 任意 (nin'i) can describe an optional field on a form, where leaving it blank does not prevent the form from being submitted.

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