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JLPT N2

無益

Useless, futile, or of no benefit.

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無益な na-adjective
無益に adverb
Na-adjective, Noun

Pointless" / "Futile" / "Useless

Describes an endeavor, entity, or situation that yields absolutely no profit, advantage, or positive result.

Example

これ 以上 話し合っ て も 無益 な 議論 に なる だけ だ 。

Discussing this any further will just become a futile argument.

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無益
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Useless, futile, or of no benefit.
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