This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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無駄になる

無駄に成る
むだになる
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
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無駄金

徒金
むだがね
wasted money
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無駄時間

むだじかん
dead time
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無駄言

徒言
むだごと
chatter; idle talk
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無駄骨を折る

むだぼねをおる
to waste one's efforts; to work to no (useful) effect
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中下駄

ちゅうげた
medium height geta
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地団駄踏む

じだんだふむ
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
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お駄賃

御駄賃
おだちん
little something; reward; tip
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駄目元

ダメ元
だめもと、ダメもと
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
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ムダ毛

無駄毛、むだ毛、徒毛
ムダげ、むだげ
unwanted hair; superfluous hair