N1
とじる (toji)
徒爾
useless, futile, vain, fruitless, in vain
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in formal contexts or writings to express that efforts or actions were pointless and yielded no results. It implies a strong sense of futility.
📝 Example Sentences
彼のこれまでの努力は徒爾に終わってしまった。
All his efforts until now ended in vain.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "徒爾"!
多くの時間を費やしたが、結局その仕事はすべて_______に終わった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「多くの時間を費やしたが、結局その仕事はすべて無駄になった」という意味で「徒爾」が適切です。
English: The sentence means 'Even though a lot of time was spent, the work ultimately became pointless,' making '徒爾 (futile)' the appropriate choice.
English: The sentence means 'Even though a lot of time was spent, the work ultimately became pointless,' making '徒爾 (futile)' the appropriate choice.
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