The prohibitive な
Grammar: Prohibition
Put な after a dictionary-form verb for a blunt prohibition: “do not ~”. Do not confuse it with verb stem + な, which can be an affirmative command.
Usage Notes
Verb dictionary form + な is blunt and forceful. It sounds too direct for polite conversation.
Be careful not to confuse it with verb stem + な, which can be an affirmative command.
Examples
Don't make such a thing with な
Grammar Explanation: The prohibitive な
During a competition, Touwata and Mizubashou confront Tsubaki’s group to ask for help. While Touwata lays out her request, Sazanka and Asagao tie the two with ropes, believing their plea to be a trick. Figuring they’ve won, Sazanka and Asagao let down their guard and fall into a trap.
- ミズバショウ:
- 「ゴメン、私がさっき癖で作っちゃったやつだ。」
- “Sorry, I made that out of habit earlier.”
- サザンカ:
- 「癖でこんなもん作るな！！」
- “Don't make these things out of habit!”
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