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JLPT N5 Beginner

駄目

「だめ」

No good, useless, or not allowed

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ダメ katakana form, often used for emphasis
1 Na-adjective, Noun

No Good

Describes a state of being useless, broken, or incapable of producing a result.

Example

何回 も やった けど 、 だめ だった 。

I tried many times, but it was no good.

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2 Na-adjective, Noun

Not Allowed

Signals a direct prohibition, refusal, or denial of permission.

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駄目 (だめ)
だめ
No good, useless, or not allowed
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