Jisho

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いけない
Common word JLPT N3 Show inflections Links
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. bad; wrong; naughty​Usually written using kana alone
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. must not (do, be); should not; ought not to​Usually written using kana alone, after the -te form of a verb or adjective
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. useless; no good; bad​Usually written using kana alone
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. hopeless; beyond hope​Usually written using kana alone
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. unfortunate; a shame; a pity​Usually written using kana alone, used to express sympathy
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
6. unable to drink (alcohol)​Usually written using kana alone
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
7. so as not to ...; so that ... (won't); in case ...; for fear that ...; lest ...​Usually written using kana alone, as ...(すると|しては)いけない(から|ので)

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