JMdict: 2127720
駄目で元々 【だめでもともと】
- [exp] giving something a try because it will not do any harm
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
駄 | Burdensome, Pack Horse, Horse Load, Send By Horse, Trivial, Worthless | ダ, タ | ||
目 | Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor | モク, ボク | め, -め, ま- | 1 |
元 | Beginning, Former Time, Origin | ゲン, ガン | もと | 2 |