Explanation
no good; not allowed; useless; hopeless
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Example Sentences
これはだめな食べ物です。
This is not good food.
これはだめなたべものです
kore wa dame na tabemono desu
彼の計画はだめだと思います。
I think his plan is no good.
かれのけいかくはだめだとおもいます
kare no keikaku wa dame da to omoimasu
あの店のサービスはだめですね。
The service at that store is terrible, isn't it?
あのみせのさーびすはだめですね
ano mise no saabisu wa dame desu ne
彼女に相談してもだめでした。
Even consulting her was useless.
かのじょにそうだんしてもだめでした
kanojo ni soudan shite mo dame deshita
時間がなければだめです。
It's no good if we don't have time.
じかんがなければだめです
jikan ga nakereba dame desu
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
- Remember that 'dame' is a noun but can also function as a na-adjective.
- Pay attention to the context in which 'dame' is used to understand its meaning accurately.
- It's commonly used in daily conversations to express something is not allowed or ineffective.
- It's essential for JLPT N4, so make sure to practice its reading and writing.
- Try to use 'dame' in sentences to enhance memory retention.
Related Words
- * 駄目
- * 利かない
- * 役に立たない
- * 無駄
- * 不可能
