Verb
Prohibitive form 〜な
- A conjugation of Japanese verbs, also known as the negative command form, which is used to firmly instruct someone not to do a particular action.
- To form the prohibitive form of a verb, add な to the end of the dictionary form.
- Note that the prohibitive form is used to give a command or strong advice to someone, so it is typically used by people in positions of power to give orders or instructions, among people with close relationship, or in a emergency.
Meaning
Don't do something
Example Sentences
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授業のときに騒ぐな。Don't make noise in class.
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教室の物を投げるな。Don't throw things in the classroom.
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道で、ボールで遊ぶな。Don't play with a ball on the street.
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そんな悪い言葉を使うな。Don't use such bad words.
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あの部屋に入るな。Don't enter that room.
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あれは、「入るな」という意味です。It means "Do not enter."
Tags
JLPT N4