もったいない
N3勿体無い
勿体ない物体ない物体無い
[motainai]
Definitions
1.adjective (keiyoushi)
wasteful; a waste
2.adjective (keiyoushi)
too good; more than one deserves; unworthy of
3.adjective (keiyoushi)
impious; profane; sacrilegious
Example Sentences
食べ物を捨てるのは勿体無いので残さない。
The dish turned out beautifully.
取締役からの激励の言葉を頂戴し、新人の彼は「私には勿体無いお言葉です」と恐縮しきりに頭を下げた。
Receiving words of encouragement from the director, the newcomer bowed repeatedly in deep humility, saying, "Such words are more than I deserve."
まだ使える机を捨てるのは勿体無かった。
It was wasteful to throw away a desk that was still usable.