VocabJLPT N5
no good
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. no good
  2. 2. not serving its purpose
  3. 3. hopeless
  4. 4. cannot
This な-adjective and noun is used to express that something is no good, not allowed, or hopeless. It is a very versatile word used to refuse requests, describe broken or useless things, or warn someone that something is prohibited or unacceptable.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I really should be able to handle something this simple.

Sentence 2

Nothing I do feels like it's working today.

Sentence 3

The teacher said, "Just giving the answer isn't enough."

Sentence 4

Those involved admitted that things can't stay the way they are.

Sentence 5

If you keep this up, your body is going to give out!