意思
Expressing regret over wastefulness, or missing a valuable opportunity or resource.
文化背景
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.
意思
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.
自我测试
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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视觉学习工具
练习题库
1 练习食べ物を残すのは＿＿＿＿＿です。
Leaving food is a waste.
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常见问题
1 个问题Usually, we use 'muda' for time, but 'mottainai' can work if you feel the time was a precious resource.
相关表达
無駄
synonymWaste/futility
大切にする
builds onTo cherish
