Grammar

〜な

Reading: な

Meanings: do not do (casual, strong)

Explanation

introduction

explanation

The particle *な* placed after a `verb` in dictionary form is a **casual** and **strong** way to say *do not do*. It is a direct prohibition, much blunter than *ないでください*.

explanation

This form sounds commanding and is typically used between close friends, by parents to children, or in urgent situations. Be careful using it — it can come across as rude in the wrong context.

structure

Example sentences

それに触さわるな。
sore ni sawaru na.
Don't touch that.
ここで走はしるな。
koko de hashiru na.
Don't run here.
宿しゅく題だいを忘わすれるな。
shukudai wo wasureru na.
Don't forget your homework.

Practice exercises

usage_japanese
ここに来くる{placeholder}。
Answer: な
usage_japanese
泣なく{placeholder}。
Answer: な
usage_japanese
逃にげる{placeholder}！
Answer: な
usage_japanese
触さわる{placeholder}！
Answer: な
usage_japanese
そんなこと言いう{placeholder}。
Answer: な
usage_japanese
ここに{placeholder}！
Answer: はいらな
usage_japanese
ここに{placeholder}。
Answer: はいらない
usage_japanese
公園こうえんで遊あそぶ{placeholder}。
Answer: な