
GRAMMAR
〜な
do not do (casual
strong)
Explanation
NOTE
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.
NOTE
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
V辞
な触るな!
Sawaru na!
Do not touch!
そんなこと言うな。
Sonna koto iu na.
Do not say such things.
動くな!
Ugoku na!
Do not move!
Example sentences
それに触るな。
Don't touch that.
ここで走るな。
Don't run here.
宿題を忘れるな。
Don't forget your homework.
Practice exercises
1
ここに来るな。
Do not come here.
Answer
な
2
泣くな。
Do not cry.
Answer
な
3
逃げるな!
Do not run away!
Answer
な
4
触るな!
Do not touch!
Answer
な
5
そんなこと言うな。
Do not say such things.
Answer
な
6
ここに入らな!
Do not enter here!
Answer
入らな
7
ここに入らない。
Do not enter here.
Answer
入らない
8
公園で遊ぶな。
Do not play in the park.
Answer
な