なさい
Nasai
Usually written in kana.
為さい (Nasai) is a Japanese auxiliary verb meaning “do ...”.
Meanings
- auxiliary verbdo ...light imperative; used towards someone of equal or lower standing; after the -masu stem of a verb
Examples
立ちなさい。
Stand up!
話を続けなさい。
Go ahead with your story.
礼儀正しくしなさい。
Mind your manners.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).