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VocabJLPT N3

unnecessary

な-Adjectiveの-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. unnecessary
2. unneeded

This な-adjective/noun means something is unnecessary, unneeded, or unwanted. It is commonly used to say you don't need something or to describe things that should be discarded or removed from consideration.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I checked, "Do you not need a copy of this document?"

Sentence 2

To get straight to the point — the extra features are unnecessary.

Sentence 3

She said politely, "Please, don't hold back."

Sentence 4

That sauce in the back of the fridge — we don't need it anymore, right?

Sentence 5

At the park that evening, a heavy jacket turned out to be unnecessary.