〜なさい

Formationverb stem + なさい

なさい gives an instruction politely but from above, which is why parents and teachers use it constantly. It is softer than the plain imperative and firmer than てください. Test papers use it too, because the paper is telling you what to do.

Examples

〜なさい is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. 朝あさごはんの前まえに花はなに水みずをやりなさい。

   Water the flowers before you have breakfast.

2. 足あしを水みずにつけてよごれを落おとしなさい。

   Bathe your feet to get the dirt off.

3. ギャンブルはきっぱりと止とめなさい。

   You've got to give up gambling once and for all.

4. 出でかける前まえに火ひの後始末あとしまつをしなさい。

   Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.

5. この通とおりを３ブロック行いきなさい。

   Go down this street three blocks.