〜な
〜な means do not. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. Attach it to the dictionary form to strongly forbid an action. It appears on signs or short warnings, and it can sound very rough when said directly to a person.
Japanese sources describe it as 「禁止」.
〜な examples
ここで写真を撮るな。
Do not take pictures here.
この水を飲むな。
Do not drink this water.
〜な exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
危ないから、ここで遊ぶ（ ）。
- な ✓
- なさい
- てもいい
- た方がいい
Do not play here because it is dangerous.
このドアを開ける（ ）。
- ないといけない
- な ✓
- てみる
- てある
Do not open this door.
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