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VocabJLPT N4

futility

Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

1. futility
2. waste

This noun and な-adjective describes waste, uselessness, or futility. It is used to say that something is pointless, a waste of time, or inefficient, and appears frequently in everyday expressions about not wasting resources or effort.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"There's no point in waiting," she murmured.

Sentence 2

Is it really worth waiting in a line this long? What a waste of time.

Sentence 3

Honestly, I think that kind of hope is just pointless.

Sentence 4

Wait, there's no point going now?

Sentence 5

"Same mistake again? What a waste!" I screamed inside.