Word details

無用の長物

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 無用の長物.

Dictionary

Entry

無用の長物ようのちょうぶつExpressionFreq #40330
1

useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

12 strokesFrequency 274JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

な.い

utilize, business, service, use, employ

5 strokesFrequency 107JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ヨウ

Kun

もち.いる

Nanori

たから

long, leader, superior, senior

8 strokesFrequency 12JLPT N4Grade 2

On

チョウ

Kun

なが.いおさ

Nanori

おしゃたかしたけひさ

thing, object, matter

8 strokesFrequency 215JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ブツモツ

Kun

ものもの-

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