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optional
の-Adjectiveな-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. optional
  2. 2. voluntary
  3. 3. arbitrary
  4. 4. Arbitrariness
This word means optional, voluntary, or at one's own discretion, indicating that something is not compulsory. It is often seen on forms or in legal and technical documents to mark fields or actions that are not required.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Pre-registration is optional, but same-day check-in will be crowded.

Sentence 2

The manager said dress code was optional, but everyone showed up in a suit!

Sentence 3

Alright, I'm invoking "attendance is optional" and heading home today!

Sentence 4

The government reiterated that the decision to get vaccinated is optional.

Sentence 5

The moment the teacher said "submission is optional," the classroom erupted.