〜ないでください

Pattern

〜ないでください

Level

N5

Reading

ないでください

Meaning

Please don't do... (negative request)

Attaches to

Verb [Nai-form]

Nuance & register

Polite but firm request to refrain from an action.

Example

写真を撮らないでください。 Please do not take photos.

Easily confused with

〜てはいけません (te wa ikemasen) - 'naide kudasai' is a polite request not to do something, while 'te wa ikemasen' is a strict prohibition.

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