B1 Proverb Formal

無用の長物

muyou no choubutsu

Useless long object

Practice it

Meaning

Something that is redundant or serves no practical purpose.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the aesthetic of 'Ma' (space).

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Use in formal settings

It sounds very smart in meetings.

Meaning

Something that is redundant or serves no practical purpose.

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Use in formal settings

It sounds very smart in meetings.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

この古い機械は今や＿＿＿＿だ。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 無用の長物

The phrase describes something that is redundant.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

この古い機械は今や＿＿＿＿だ。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 無用の長物

The phrase describes something that is redundant.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is only for objects.

Related Phrases

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宝の持ち腐れ

contrast

Wasted talent/treasure.

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