無益
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 無益
1
useless; futile; vain
Examples
自分が生きている世界との共感がなければ、作家であることは無益である。
It is no use being a writer if one is not in sympathy with the world in which one is living.
Kanji in this Word
無
12 strokes
Frequency: 274
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
nothingness
none
ain't
nothing
nil
not
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ム
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.い
益
10 strokes
Frequency: 674
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
benefit
gain
profit
advantage
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エキ
ヤク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まし
ます
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