駄目
dameNo good; useless; hopeless; no use
この計画は駄目だ。
This plan is no good.
駄目なアイデアだ。
It's a useless idea.
Often used to express strong negative judgment or to discourage someone.
Not allowed; prohibited
ここでタバコは駄目だ。
Smoking is not allowed here.
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💡Pro Tip
Politeness Level
Use '駄目' in casual settings. For more polite contexts, consider 'ダメです' or 'いけません'.
⚡Gold Rule
Negative Judgment
'駄目' is often used to express strong negative opinions, so use it carefully to avoid sounding harsh.
📖Word Origin
From the verb '出目' (demasu), meaning 'to be useless' or 'to be no good'. The kanji '出' (de) and '目' (me) together form the word '出目' (dame), which evolved into the modern usage.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual conversation to express disapproval or to indicate that something is not permitted. Can be softened with 'ちょっと' (a little) as in 'ちょっと駄目' (a bit no good).