JLPT N1 Advanced
不毛
Barren land or fruitless, unproductive efforts.
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不毛な na-adjective
不毛の modifies a noun
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Barren / Infertile
Refers to land or soil that is sterile and incapable of supporting vegetation or crops.
Example
この 辺り は 不毛 の 地 として 知られて いる 。
This area is known as a barren land.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective
Unproductive / Fruitless
Describes actions, debates, or conflicts that produce no useful results or value.
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