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ダメだ
dameda
no good
このアイデアはダメだ
This idea is no good
informal
Not good; no good; bad; unacceptable
この映画はダメだ
This movie is no good
ダメな人
a bad person
Often used to express dissatisfaction or rejection of something or someone
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Casual Usage
This is a very casual expression. Avoid using it in formal or professional settings.
Gold Rule
Softening the Expression
To make the expression less harsh, you can add 'ね' at the end, as in 'ダメだね'.
Word Origin
From the verb 'ダメる' (to be no good), derived from the noun 'ダメ' (no good, bad)
Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual conversation to express disapproval or rejection. Can be softened with 'ダメだね' to sound less harsh.
Word Breakdown
ダメ
no good, bad
rootだ
is
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