Japanese

ふよう
Meaning: unnecessary; unneeded; redundant
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

不
要

Example sentences

Please refrain from unnecessary outings.
不要になった雑誌をゴミ箱にぽいと捨てた。
I casually tossed the no-longer-needed magazine into the trash can.
学校に不要な私物を持ってきてはいけません。
You must not bring unnecessary personal belongings to school.
季節の変わり目に、不要な衣類を処分した。
I disposed of unnecessary clothing at the change of seasons.
パソコンから不要なファイルを削除した。
I deleted unnecessary files from the computer.
この不要な規則は、組織にとって贅肬でしかない。
This unnecessary rule is nothing but a useless appendage to the organization.

Usage Notes

A formal way to say something is not required or needed. Often used in official contexts or to express caution.

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