〜な

Formationdictionary form + な

A な stuck on the end of a dictionary-form verb forbids it. It is the negative twin of the plain command and carries the same bluntness. Do not confuse it with the softening な that follows a finished sentence, which is a completely different particle.

Examples

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

1. 人前ひとまえでああいうみっともないことはするな。

   Don't do such a shameful thing in public.

2. 部屋へやの中なかでそんなにさわぐな。

   Don't make so much noise in the room.

3. 子供こどもたちをナイフに近ちかづけるな。

   Keep the children away from the knives.

4. 見知みしらぬ人ひとには心こころを許ゆるすな。

   You have to beware of strangers.

5. つまらないものに小遣こづかいを使つかうな。

   Don't waste your allowance on useless things.