Na
Also read: なあ、なー、なぁ、な〜、なあー
な (Na) is a Japanese particle meaning “don't, do, hey, listen”.
Meanings
- particledon'tprohibitive; used with dictionary form of verb
- particledoimperative; used with -masu stem of verb
- interjectionhey; listen; look; sayused to get someone's attention or press one's point
- particlenow, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you knowwhen seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end
- particlewow; oohused to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end
- particleright?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?used as a request for confirmation or agreement; used at sentence end
Examples
相手が悪かったな。
He chose the wrong man to pick a fight with.
マルチするなアホ。
Don't multi-post, idiot.
無関係の人を殺るな!
Don't kill off bystanders!
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).