B1 Expression 중립

もったいない

mottainai

What a waste!

Expressing regret over wastefulness, or missing a valuable opportunity or resource.

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문화적 배경

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.

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.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

食べ物を残すのは_____です。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: もったいない

Leaving food is a waste.

🎉 점수: /1

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

1 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

食べ物を残すのは_____です。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: もったいない

Leaving food is a waste.

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

Usually, we use 'muda' for time, but 'mottainai' can work if you feel the time was a precious resource.

관련 표현

🔄

無駄

synonym

Waste/futility

🔗

大切にする

builds on

To cherish

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