駄
Kanji · N1
駄 / burdensome
Kanji for burdensome, pack horse, or horse load.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ダ、タ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
駄 carries the meaning burdensome, pack horse, or horse load.
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Common compounds with 駄
下駄げたgeta / traditional Japanese wooden sandal
駄目だめno good / not serving its purpose / useless
無駄むだfutility / waste / uselessness
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