無駄にする
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 無駄にする
1
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
Examples
無駄にした時間を取り返さなければならない。
You must make up for lost time.
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
駄
14 strokes
Frequency: 1500
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
burdensome
pack horse
horse load
send by horse
trivial
worthless
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダ
タ
📝
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