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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of horse and thick. Thick horse.
Symbolism
Useless, no good, clogs. Represents pack horse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Riding a horse
Component Breakdown
horse + 太
Words & Expressions
Words written with 駄
Four-Character Compounds
駄目押し
だめおし
To make doubly sure; To confirm just to be safe
Anime & Manga
お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
A well-known work with 駄 in its Japanese title.
平穏世代の韋駄天達
The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace
A well-known work with 駄 in its Japanese title.
女子高生の無駄づかい
Wasteful Days of High School Girls
A well-known work with 駄 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 駄 mean in Japanese?
駄 means burdensome, pack horse, horse load, send by horse, trivial, worthless.
How do you read 駄?
On'yomi: ダ、タ (DA, TA).
How many strokes does 駄 have?
駄 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).
Is 駄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
駄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means burdensome, pack horse, horse load, send by horse, trivial, worthless. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.