Meaning

Primary

Not Good

Alternatives

Hopeless, Cannot, Not Allowed

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

If something is burdensome to the eye (when you look at it), you know that that thing is not good or hopeless. Just look at that burdensome thing with your eye. This can also mean not allowed. Parents say this to their kids all the time.

Reading

だめ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are the readings you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

男の子と旅行に行くのは、絶対に駄目ですからね!

You absolutely cannot go on a trip with a boy!

Kanji Composition