Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 駄目元(だめもと) in Japanese

駄目元
Kana Reading
だめもと
Romaji
damemoto
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    giving something a try because one has nothing to lose


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

burdensome, pack horse, horse load, send by horse

On'Yomi: ダ, タ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

4 strokes

beginning, former time, origin

On'Yomi: ゲン, ガン

Kun'Yomi: もと

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

On'Yomi: モク, ボク

Kun'Yomi: め, -め, ま-

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