Meaning of 無用の長物(むようのちょうぶつ) in Japanese

無用の長物
Kana Reading
むようのちょうぶつ
Romaji
muyōnochōbutsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle


Related Kanji

JLPT 2

12 strokes

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

On'Yomi: ム, ブ

Kun'Yomi: な.い

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

thing, object, matter

On'Yomi: ブツ, モツ

Kun'Yomi: もの, もの-

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JLPT 4

5 strokes

utilize, business, service, use, employ

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: もち.いる

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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