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無用の長物 【むようのちょうぶつ】

  1. [exp] useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Nothingness, None, Ain't, Nothing, Nil, Not ム, ブ な.い 4
Utilize, Business, Service, Use, Employ ヨウ もち.いる 2
Long, Leader, Superior, Senior チョウ なが.い, おさ 2
Thing, Object, Matter ブツ, モツ もの, もの- 3