English–Japanese

“ruined” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidainashi

Example

雨で遠足が台無しです。ame de en soku ga dai na shi de su

The rain has ruined the field trip.

Illustration for 台無し (ruined)

How to say “ruined” in Japanese

“Ruined” in Japanese is 台無し (dainashi).

Describes something losing its intended value or good result because of damage, disruption, or a serious mistake.

Full entry for 台無し: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 台無し

小さなミスで、完成間近の作品を台無しにしてしまいました。chii sa na mi su de kan sei ma jika no saku hin o dai na shi ni shi te shi ma i ma shi ta

A small mistake ruined my nearly finished work.

Tips for using 台無し

  • 台無し (dainashi) applies not only to damaged objects but also to plans, trips, meals, and efforts whose intended result is spoiled.

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