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いけないこと
ikenai koto
something bad or wrong
それはいけないことだ。
That is a bad thing.
informal
Something that is morally or socially inappropriate, wrong, or bad.
そんないけないことをしてはいけません。
You must not do such a bad thing.
彼はいけないことをしたと後悔している。
He regrets having done something wrong.
This phrase is often used to express disapproval or to warn someone about inappropriate behavior.
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Usage in Context
This phrase is often used in a cautionary or reproachful tone, similar to 'You shouldn't do that' in English.
Gold Rule
Tone and Context
The phrase 'いけないこと' is generally used in informal contexts to express disapproval or to warn someone about inappropriate behavior. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.
Word Origin
Derived from the adjective 'いけない' (bad, wrong) combined with 'こと' (thing).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express disapproval or to warn someone about inappropriate behavior. It can also be used to describe something that is morally or socially unacceptable.
Word Breakdown
いけない
bad, wrong
adjectiveこと
thing
noun和英辞典