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な (Na) is a Japanese particle meaning “don't, do, hey, listen”.

Meanings

  1. particledon'tprohibitive; used with dictionary form of verb
  2. particledoimperative; used with -masu stem of verb
  3. interjectionhey; listen; look; sayused to get someone's attention or press one's point
  4. particlenow, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you knowwhen seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end
  5. particlewow; oohused to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end
  6. 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

  • He chose the wrong man to pick a fight with.

  • Don't multi-post, idiot.

  • Don't kill off bystanders!

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).