Definition and meaning of - いけない in Japanese
いけない
ikenai
N4
1.wrong, must not
Adjective
勉強を怠けてはいけないよ。
You shouldn't neglect your studies.いけない
ikenai
N4
1.not acceptable or inappropriate.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
彼はいたずら好きで、いつも悪戯をしている。
He is mischievous and always playing pranks.子供たちは悪いことをしてはいけないと教えられる。
Children are taught not to do bad things. More examples
2.something that is not acceptable or allowed.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
飲酒運転は絶対にしてはいけません。
You must not drink and drive under any circumstances.試験中に話すべきではありません。
You should not talk during the exam. More examples
3.not meeting expectations or standards.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
その古い携帯電話は役に立たない。
That old cell phone is useless.彼の提案は全くダメだった。
His proposal was completely no good. More examples
4.not acceptable; not allowed.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
彼の病気は絶望的で、治療の見込みはありません。
His illness is hopeless, with no prospect of treatment.失業率が上昇し、多くの人々が絶望感に苦しんでいます。
With the rising unemployment rate, many people are suffering from a sense of hopelessness. More examples
5.something regrettable or not acceptable.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
それは残念なことです。
That is unfortunate.彼女が来ないのは残念です。
It's a shame she's not coming. More examples
6.not allowed or forbidden.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
彼はアルコールを飲むことができない。
He is unable to drink alcohol.その人は禁酒状態にある。
That person is in a state of abstinence. More examples
7.prevent something undesirable from happening.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
雨が降らないように、傘を持って行きます。
I will bring an umbrella so that it doesn't rain.遅刻しないように、早めに家を出ます。
I will leave home early so that I won't be late. More examples
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