ダメな

dame na
no good

このアイデアはダメな考えだ。

This idea is a bad thought.


informal

Not good, bad, or inadequate; often used to express disapproval or dissatisfaction.

この映画はダメな内容だった。

This movie had a bad plot.

彼はダメな人だ。

He is a bad person.

Often used in casual conversation to criticize something or someone.

informal

Useless or hopeless; can describe a situation or person who is beyond help or improvement.

このプロジェクトはダメだ。

This project is hopeless.

彼はダメな状態だ。

He is in a hopeless state.

Can be used to describe a person who is considered a failure or someone who cannot be helped.

Collocations

ダメな人a bad personダメなアイデアa bad ideaダメな状態a hopeless state

Related Phrases

ダメダメphrase
completely hopeless or useless
ダメ出しphrase
criticism or pointing out flaws

Pro Tip

Casual Usage

This term is commonly used in informal contexts to express disapproval or dissatisfaction.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, so pay attention to how it's used in sentences.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'ダメる' (to be no good), which comes from the noun 'ダメ' (no good).

Usage Notes

Often used in casual conversation to express disapproval or dissatisfaction. Can be used to describe people, ideas, or situations.

Word Breakdown

ダメ
no good
root
+
な
adjectival suffix
suffix
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