also: だめだし
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
criticizing; pointing out faults; finding fault
Often used when someone, especially a superior or expert, points out flaws in another's work or performance, sometimes harshly. Common in creative fields, business, and everyday situations.
監督に演技のダメ出しをされた。
The director criticized my acting.
企画
My boss pointed out flaws in the project proposal.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
calling for a retake; ordering to redo
Specifically used in film, TV, or recording contexts when a director or producer demands a retake. Also used more broadly when someone is told to redo a task.
そのシーンはダメ出しが多くて、何度も撮り直した。
There were many retake calls for that scene, so we reshot it many times.
編集者に原稿のダメ出しをされて、書き直すことになった。
The editor told me to redo the manuscript, so I had to rewrite it.