駄: the kanji for useless; load
駄 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means useless; load. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
駄 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
駄 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ダ (da)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 無駄むだ · muda | waste |
| 駄菓子だがし · dagashi | cheap sweets |
| 下駄げた · geta | wooden clogs |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 時間を無駄にしないようにしよう。Jikan o muda ni shinai yō ni shiyō.Let's not waste time.
- 子どものころ駄菓子屋によく行った。Kodomo no koro dagashiya ni yoku itta.I often went to the candy shop as a child.
- 夏祭りに下駄をはいて出かけた。Natsumatsuri ni geta o haite dekaketa.I went to the summer festival wearing geta.
- いくら言っても無駄だった。Ikura itte mo muda datta.No matter how much I said, it was no use.
- 無駄遣いをやめて貯金する。Mudazukai o yamete chokin suru.I'll stop wasting money and save.
Questions about 駄
How many strokes does 駄 have?
駄 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 駄?
The on readings are da (ダ). 駄 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 駄?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 駄
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.