Signification
Expressing regret over wastefulness, or missing a valuable opportunity or resource.
Contexte culturel
The 'Mottainai' movement is a major part of Japanese environmental education. Wangari Maathai brought this term to the UN to promote sustainability. The term stems from the belief that all things have a spirit. Using 'mottainai' when receiving a gift is a sign of high respect.
Use it for people!
You can say someone's talent is 'mottainai' to compliment them.
Signification
Expressing regret over wastefulness, or missing a valuable opportunity or resource.
Use it for people!
You can say someone's talent is 'mottainai' to compliment them.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
食べ物を残すのは＿＿＿＿＿です。
Leaving food is a waste.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercices食べ物を残すのは＿＿＿＿＿です。
Leaving food is a waste.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsUsually, we use 'muda' for time, but 'mottainai' can work if you feel the time was a precious resource.
Expressions liées
無駄
synonymWaste/futility
大切にする
builds onTo cherish
