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A1 Expression

()って()lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)

    Dictionary Definition

    Common

    1. Expression

      1. 1.

        lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)

        Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    有って無い 【あってない】

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      DV(おっと)への愛情(あいじょう)()って()ものである。

      The love for an abusive husband is something that exists yet lacks the desired properties. {lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)}

      • N1

      スパルタの上司(じょうし)親切心(しんせつしん)()って()ものです。

      In a Spartan boss, kindness is something that exists but is lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.). {lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)}

      • N1

      たった(じゅう)ミリの(みず)…これは()って()ようなものだ。

      Just 10 millimeters of water... This is practically non-existent due to its lack of size or usefulness. {lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)}

      • N1

      ()って()ような賃金(ちんぎん)をもらったところで(うれ)しくありません。

      I wouldn't be happy even if I received a wage that seems to exist but is lacking in some desired property like size or usefulness. {lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)}

      • N1

      有給(ゆうきゅう)(いち)(ねん)にたった五日(いつか)しかない?!そんなの()って()ようなものだ。

      Only 5 paid leave days in a year?! That's practically nonexistent, considering its usefulness. {lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)}

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