駄目
Reading: だめ
Meaning: no good, useless, not allowed
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Example Sentence
ここ で 遊ぶ の は 駄目 です
Playing here is not allowed.
Usage Notes
Used to say something is impossible, not allowed, or no good. Can be considered somewhat casual, especially when said forcefully.
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