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Japanese word
台無し
Pronunciation
Romajidainashi
Meaning
- na-adjectiveruined
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes something losing its intended value or good result because of damage, disruption, or a serious mistake.
Common phrases
計画が台無しになるkei kaku ga dai na shi ni na ru
a plan is ruined
努力を台無しにするdo ryoku o dai na shi ni su ru
ruin one's efforts
雰囲気を台無しにするfun i ki o dai na shi ni su ru
ruin the mood
Similar words
めちゃくちゃmechakucha: Describes something so badly disrupted that its original purpose or good result cannot be preserved.
無駄muda: Describes something that fails to produce a useful result after time or effort is spent.
Definition in Japanese
物事の価値やよい結果が、損なわれたり邪魔されたりして、すっかり悪くなること。mono goto no ka chi ya yo i kek ka ga soko na wa re ta ri ja ma sa re ta ri shi te su kka ri waru ku na ru ko to
Word origin
台無し (dainashi) combines 台 (dai, "base") and 無し (nashi, "without"), suggesting that a thing loses its supporting basis and becomes ruined.
Usage tips
- 台無し (dainashi) applies not only to damaged objects but also to plans, trips, meals, and efforts whose intended result is spoiled.
Other meanings
- spoiledna-adjective
- wastedna-adjective
Opposites
- 元通りmototōrirestoredna-adjective