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If a Japanese Staffer Says THIS Word, Freeze

To say No - not allowed. in Japanese, say ダメです (dame desu).

If someone in Japan says this one short word to you, stop what you're doing immediately.

dame desu No - not allowed.

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  1. ダメです dame desu If a shopkeeper or guard in Japan says one short word to you, freeze. It means you're about to do something you shouldn't.
  2. ダメです dame desu The word is 「ダメです」, 'no, not allowed'. No photos, no entry, don't touch. It's said TO you, so you need to recognize it.
  3. 写真はダメです。 shashin wa dame desu No photos.
  4. ご遠慮ください go-enryo kudasai On polite signs you'll see it dressed up: 「ご遠慮ください」, please refrain. Same meaning, softer.
  5. あ、すみません。 a, sumimasen Oh, sorry.
  6. ダメです dame desu Hear 「ダメです」? Stop, say 「すみません」, and step back. That's all it takes. Follow for one phrase a day that keeps you out of trouble.

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