Meaning

Primary

Vain

Alternatives

Groundless, Futile

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The sky has an air of neglect about it and makes it seems like everything you're doing is in vain. Why even bother? The sky doesn't even believe in you.

Reading

くうそ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

こんな空疎な論争を続けるのは時間の無駄だ。

Continuing such a futile dispute is a waste of time.

Kanji Composition