もったいない

勿 体 ない

Common word

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    wasteful, a waste
    word usually written using kana alone

    • とてもいい天気だから家の中にいるのがもったいない。
      It's too sunny to stay inside.

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    too good, more than one deserves, unworthy of
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. adjective (keiyoushi)

    impious, profane, sacrilegious
    word usually written using kana alone