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  4. いけない状態

いけない状態

ikenai joutai
bad condition

その車はいけない状態だ。

That car is in bad condition.


general

A state or condition that is undesirable, problematic, or in need of improvement.

このシステムはいけない状態に陥っている。

This system has fallen into a bad state.

彼の健康状態はいけない状態だ。

His health condition is in a bad state.

This phrase is commonly used to describe something that is not functioning properly or is in a deteriorating state.

Collocations

いけない状態に陥るto fall into a bad stateいけない状態を改善するto improve a bad condition

Synonyms

悪い状態問題のある状態不良な状態

Antonyms

良い状態健全な状態適切な状態

Related Phrases

いけないadjective
undesirable, bad
状態noun
state, condition

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe something that needs attention or repair.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While useful, avoid using this phrase excessively in professional or technical contexts where more specific terminology might be preferred.

Word Origin

Composed of 'いけない' (undesirable, bad) and '状態' (state, condition).

Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used to describe physical objects, systems, health conditions, or any situation that is not in a desirable state.

Word Breakdown

いけない
undesirable, bad
adjective
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状態
state, condition
noun
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