This is the 3436th most frequent Japanese word.
無駄
"無駄" means "waste" or "uselessness."
The word '無駄' is used to indicate unnecessary or inefficient aspects within the context of the plan.
この計画には無駄が多い。
There is a lot of wastefulness in this plan.
Here, '無駄' describes actions that are deemed ineffective or unlikely to produce desired outcomes, emphasizing the importance of strategic effort.
無駄な努力をするな。
Do not make futile efforts.
In this usage, '無駄' refers to the inefficient or unnecessary consumption of time, highlighting its value and necessity for effective management.