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vocabularyN3
無駄 (muda)
無駄
romaji: mudafutility, uselessness
無駄
Quick Meaning
無駄 means "futility, uselessness".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: muda
Study Flow
First read 無駄 aloud, then connect the sound "muda" with the meaning "futility, uselessness".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 無駄.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "futility, uselessness".
- Say the romaji aloud: muda.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 無駄. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
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