だめ駄目dameダメdame
1.

A term indicating that an action or effort is futile or without any beneficial outcome, often used to express hopelessness or resignation about a situation.

2.

A descriptor for something that is forbidden or inappropriate, commonly used to convey a prohibition in casual or familiar contexts.

3.

Refers to a condition where something is unsatisfactory or in a state of disrepair, implying that it no longer functions properly or meets expectations.

4.

In the context of a game like Go, it identifies a position on the board that does not contribute to either player's territory, serving a specific technical purpose within the game.

Example:

去年はジョギングシューズを2足駄目にした。

ダメdameoshiだめお駄目押dameoshi
1.

A final action taken to ensure a situation remains unchanged or to emphasize the certainty of a decision or outcome.

2.

An additional effort made to secure a favorable result, often used after an initial attempt has already given a positive indication.

3.

A reinforcing measure or act intended to eliminate any doubts or uncertainties about a situation, solidifying a previous commitment or outcome.

ダメdamedashiだめだ駄目出damedashi
1.

The act of criticizing someone's work or actions with the intention of encouraging improvement or better performance.

2.

A negative evaluation that focuses on specific deficiencies, often intended to guide an individual towards better outcomes.

ダメdameにんげん人間ningenだめにんげん駄目人間dameningen
1.

A person who is unable to fulfill their responsibilities or contribute positively to society, often characterized by a lack of motivation or direction in life.

2.

An individual who consistently fails to meet societal expectations, leading to a perception of themselves as incapable or incompetent.

3.

Someone who is often in a state of stagnation or dependency, struggling to make meaningful choices or improvements in their life.

だめだめ駄目駄目damedameダメダメdamedame
1.

Describing something that serves no purpose or fails to meet expectations, rendering it ineffective or unacceptable.

2.

Conveying a sense of total inadequacy or failure, indicating that something is far from satisfactory or desirable.

3.

Signifying a state of being utterly unfit or not allowed, often implying a strong disapproval of the condition or quality in question.