いけないことをする
ikenai koto o suruTo do something bad, wrong, or inappropriate; to misbehave or act improperly.
子供がいけないことをしたので、お母さんは怒った。
The child did something bad, so the mother got angry.
彼はまたいけないことをして、学校から注意を受けた。
He did something wrong again and got a warning from school.
This phrase is often used to describe minor misbehavior or inappropriate actions, especially by children or in casual contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used when scolding someone or expressing mild disapproval, especially in informal settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Tone
The phrase carries a tone of mild disapproval or concern, rather than strong anger or criticism.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the negative form 'いけない' (bad, wrong) combined with 'ことをする' (to do something).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday Japanese to express disapproval of someone's actions, often in a mild or casual manner.