Japanese Word · Beginner
無駄遣い
wasting one's time or money, wasteful spending
Pronunciation: [mɯ̟da̠zɨka̠i]
Meaning
wasting one's time or money, wasteful spending
Example
そういう無駄遣いはやめようよ。
Stop wasting money like that!
Practice tips
- Practice 無駄遣い out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.