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Expressing regret over wastefulness, or missing a valuable opportunity or resource.
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.
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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。
Leaving food is a waste.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제食べ物を残すのは_____です。
Leaving food is a waste.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문Usually, we use 'muda' for time, but 'mottainai' can work if you feel the time was a precious resource.
관련 표현
無駄
synonymWaste/futility
大切にする
builds onTo cherish