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Kotomora

ちょざい

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Meanings

1

noun

deadwood; useless wood

usually written using kana alone

Refers to wood from a tree that is considered worthless for construction or crafting. The term is literary and not used in everyday conversation.

2

noun

useless person; good-for-nothing

usually written using kana alonehumble (kenjougo)

Humble expression used to refer to oneself or one's own group as incompetent or worthless. It is self-deprecating and not used to describe others directly. This usage is rare and literary.