The Japanese phrase “意味のない質問だよ” translates to “That’s a meaningless question” or “That question doesn’t matter” in English. The phrase consists of:
- 意味 (imi): meaning
- のない (no nai): without, lacking
- 質問 (shitsumon): question
- だよ (da yo): a casual ending particle for emphasis
The translation “That question doesn’t matter” captures the idea that the question is perceived as irrelevant or unimportant, aligning with the nuance of “meaningless” in this context. However, slight variations in tone or intent may alter the most appropriate English equivalent, depending on the situation[1][20][17].
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[1] 「意味わかんない」の英語・英語例文・英語表現 – Weblio和英辞書 https://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E6%84%8F%E5%91%B3%E3%82%8F%E3%81%8B%E3%82%93%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84
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[3] “It doesn’t matter” or “it won’t matter”? https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/201687/it-doesnt-matter-or-it-wont-matter
[4] It doesn’t matter vs It isn’t matter : r/grammar – Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/grammar/comments/g5bb5t/it_doesnt_matter_vs_it_isnt_matter/
[5] “it doesn’t matter” or “never mind” – Answers – SpanishDict https://www.spanishdict.com/answers/110486/it-doesnt-matter-or-never-mind
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[8] 意味がないって英語でなんて言うの？ – DMM英会話なんてuKnow? https://eikaiwa.dmm.com/uknow/questions/2028/
[9] Weblio 翻訳 https://translate.weblio.jp
[10] 意味ない – Translation into English – examples Japanese https://context.reverso.net/translation/japanese-english/%E6%84%8F%E5%91%B3%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84
[11] don’t mean anything – 日本語への翻訳 – 英語の例文 | Reverso Context https://context.reverso.net/%E7%BF%BB%E8%A8%B3/%E8%8B%B1%E8%AA%9E-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9E/don’t+mean+anything
[12] 大阪城天守閣 https://www.osakacastle.net
[13] What is the meaning of “ちょっとヤだから”? – HiNative https://hinative.com/questions/18553969
[14] 言葉の隠れた意味を理解する必要があるって英語でなんて言うの？ https://eikaiwa.dmm.com/uknow/questions/20509/
[15] that it doesn’t matter – 日本語への翻訳 – 英語の例文 | Reverso Context https://context.reverso.net/%E7%BF%BB%E8%A8%B3/%E8%8B%B1%E8%AA%9E-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9E/that+it+doesn’t+matter
[16] どういう – Translation into English – examples Japanese https://context.reverso.net/translation/japanese-english/%E3%81%A9%E3%81%86%E3%81%84%E3%81%86
[17] it doesn’t matter.の意味・使い方・読み方 | Weblio英和辞書 https://ejje.weblio.jp/content/it+doesn’t+matter.
[18] What is the meaning of “「そこで ちょっといい話があるのよ … https://hinative.com/en-US/questions/20956463
[19] Or doesn’t it matter? / Or it doesn’t matter? – WordReference Forums https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/or-doesnt-it-matter-or-it-doesnt-matter.2955960/
[20] 「意味のない質問だよ」 首相ヤジ「開き直り発言」詳報 – 毎日新聞 https://mainichi.jp/articles/20200212/k00/00m/010/308000c
[21] nor for that matter – meaning in context – English Stack Exchange https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/204830/nor-for-that-matter
[22] What is the difference between it really doesn’t matter too much and … https://hinative.com/questions/5233457
[23] [PDF] 外国語（英語）の教科書の使い方 「授業は英語で行うことを基本と … https://textbook-rc.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/9cebe56669d916128eb9bb2e74e27878.pdf
[24] 絵本翻訳コンクール presented by 神戸女学院大学 文学部英文学科 https://e.kobe-c.ac.jp/translation_competition/
[25] What does「〜も何も」mean in this context? https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/62545/what-does-%E3%82%82%E4%BD%95%E3%82%82-mean-in-this-context
[26] 「意味わかんない」の英語・英語例文・英語表現 – Weblio和英辞書 https://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E6%84%8F%E5%91%B3%E3%82%8F%E3%81%8B%E3%82%93%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84
[27] Interchange I: On intention, context, and meaning, with examples https://nonsite.org/interchange-i-on-intention-context-and-meaning-with-examples/