NG
also: エヌジー
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Meanings
1
no good; not allowed; unacceptable
Colloquial term used to reject something as not meeting a standard, often in media production, quality checks, or casual conversation.
This take is no good. Let's shoot it again.
Being late is not allowed.
2
outtake; blooper; retake
Used in film, TV, or recording contexts for a rejected take, often shown as a blooper reel.
A blooper reel was shown at the end of the program.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉はNGですX is not allowed / off-limits
Taking photos is not allowed without company permission.
- NGを出すto mess up a take (during filming)
He kept flubbing his lines and messed up several takes.
- NGな〈行動〉unacceptable/off-limits behavior
Let's check beforehand what behaviors are off-limits in an interview.
- NGシーンを流すto air/show a blooper scene
They showed the blooper scenes at the end of the program.