それはいけませんね
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Base phrase meaning 'that's not good' or 'that won't do.' Combines 『それ』 (sore, 'that') + 『は』 (wa, topic marker) + 『いけません』 (ikemasen, negative polite of 『いい』 ii, 'good') + 『ね』 (ne, sentence-ending particle for agreement). Used to express disapproval or concern politely.
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are discussing a recent project delay at their office in Tokyo. Ken expresses concern about the impact on their team's schedule.
それはいけませんね
それはいけませんね
that's not good
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Picture someone doing something bad, and you shake your head saying, 'That's not good, no!' It sounds like 'so-re-wa-i-ke-ma-sen-ne' — think 'So, way I can't say no!' to recall 『それはいけませんね』 (sore wa ikemasen ne, 'that's not good').
Cultural Note
This phrase is commonly used in Japanese to express disapproval or concern in a polite way, often in social or workplace settings to maintain harmony while addressing issues.
Forms
Base: それはいけませんねBase phrase meaning 'that's not good' or 'that won't do.' Combines 『それ』 (sore, 'that') + 『は』 (wa, topic marker) + 『いけません』 (ikemasen, negative polite of 『いい』 ii, 'good') + 『ね』 (ne, sentence-ending particle for agreement). Used to express disapproval or concern politely.