Grammar pattern
V(ない) + ないでください
- A grammar pattern used to politely make a negative request such as asking someone not to make noise, not to touch something, or not to go somewhere.
Meaning
please don't do
Example Sentences
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携帯電話を使わないでください。Please do not use your mobile phone.
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箸を噛まないでください。Please do not bite your chopsticks.
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絶対に、スイッチを切らないでください。Please never turn off the switch.
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こちらを見ないでください。Please don't look this way.
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部屋の中で、靴を履かないでください。Please don't wear shoes inside the room.
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ここで、靴を脱がないでください。Please don't take off your shoes here.
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本当ですか。無理をしないでくださいね。Really? Please don't push yourself.
References
Tags
JLPT N5