たわいもない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | たわいもない | たわいもなくない |
| Polite | たわいもないです | たわいもなくないですalso たわいもなくありません |
| Past polite | たわいもなかったです | たわいもなくなかったですalso たわいもなくありませんでした |
| Past | たわいもなかった | たわいもなくなかった |
| Te-form | たわいもなくて | たわいもなくなくて |
| Adverbial | たわいもなく | |
| Conditional | たわいもなければ | たわいもなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | たわいもなかったら | たわいもなくなかったら |
silly; foolish; trivial; childish; guileless
Describes something so trivial, silly, or innocent that it is not worth taking seriously. Often used for lighthearted conversation, jokes, or harmless remarks. Can also describe a person's naive or guileless nature.
His talk is always just silly, trivial stuff.
We laughed together over a silly joke.
She is a guileless person who opens up to anyone right away.
Applies to each form listed below
Ateji spelling; encountered occasionally but not standard.
Ateji spelling with 無い; rarely used.
The origin is uncertain. The kanji 他愛 are ateji used for their sounds, not their meanings. The word likely derives from a native Japanese root related to 'frivolous' or 'trivial,' but the exact derivation is unclear.