名めい目もく的てき

め

い

も

く

て

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Meanings

1

Describes something that exists officially or in name but lacks real substance or power. Often used for positions, titles, or formalities.

けん

は

副ふく

社しゃ

長ちょう

が

握にぎ

っ

て

いる

。

He is the nominal president; the vice president holds the real power.

その役やく職しょくは名めい目もく的てきなものに過すぎない。

That position is merely nominal.