〜な（禁止）
- Pattern
- 〜な（禁止）
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- 〜な is used for strong, immediate prohibition. It attaches directly to the dictionary form of verbs (e.g. 行くな, 食べるな). It contrasts with 〜ないでください, which is a polite request not to do something, while 〜な is a harsh, authoritative command. level: N4, nuance: aggressive, highly informal, used mostly by men or on signs.
- Meaning
- do not... (strong negative imperative)
- Example
ここに入るな！ Do not enter here!