How to Say ‘Don't... Don't be mad...’ in Japanese
ダメだ… 怒るな
ダメだ…おこるな
💬 Usage Tip: [ダメ] (dame) means no good, not allowed, and [怒るな] (okoruna) is a command form meaning 'don’t get angry'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese culture, controlling one's emotions is highly valued, and expressing anger is generally discouraged.
Phrase Breakdown
ダメだ…
怒るな
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ダメダメ
[dame]
no good
Used to indicate that something is not allowed or will not work.
それはダメだ… 怒るな。
That's not okay... don't get angry.
だだ
[da]
be
The auxiliary verb 'da' providing the state of being in informal speech.
それはダメだ… どうしよう？
That's no good... what should we do?
怒るおこる
[okoru]
to get angry
Express the state of getting upset or mad.
彼が怒るなと言いました。
He said don't get angry.
なな
[na]
do not
Imperative form used to prevent or advise against an action.
ダメだ… 仕事をさぼるな。
It's no good... don't skip work.
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