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Kotomora

ちょさい

ちょ
さ
い

Meanings

1

noun

deadwood; useless thing

usually written using kana alone

Literary term for something worthless or useless, like deadwood. Often used metaphorically.

See also: ちょざい

2

noun

useless person; deadwood

usually written using kana alonehumble (kenjougo)

Humble self-deprecating term for oneself, implying one is a useless person. Often used in formal or literary contexts.