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  4. ダメな人

ダメな人

dame na hito
a hopeless person

彼はダメな人だ。

He is a hopeless person.


informal

A person who is considered useless, incompetent, or hopeless in some way.

彼女は仕事でダメな人だ。

She is a hopeless person at work.

彼はダメな人だから、信用しない方がいい。

He's a hopeless person, so you shouldn't trust him.

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is perceived as incapable or unreliable.

Collocations

ダメな人a hopeless personダメな仕事a hopeless jobダメな関係a hopeless relationship

Synonyms

無能な人役に立たない人信用できない人

Antonyms

有能な人信頼できる人優秀な人

Related Phrases

ダメだphrase
It's no good; It's hopeless
ダメ人間phrase
a hopeless person

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is perceived as incapable or unreliable. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more commonly used in informal contexts.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Be cautious when using this phrase as it can be seen as harsh or judgmental. Use it only when necessary and in appropriate contexts.

Word Origin

The phrase is composed of 'ダメ' (no good, hopeless) and '人' (person).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in a negative or critical context to describe someone who is seen as incapable or unreliable. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more commonly used in informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

ダメ
no good, hopeless
root
+
な
na-adjective marker
suffix
+
人
person
root
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