Expressing a request not to do something — Japanese grammar

〜ないでください

Expressing a request not to do something

naide kudasai

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用法

Use

Indicates a request someone not to do something or prohibition. (It can be translated as -please don't do-).

  • ▸ ここでタバコを吸わないでください。

    Please do not smoke here.

  • ▸ プールで写真を撮らないでください。

    Please don't take pictures in the swimming pool.

  • ▸ 絵に触らないでください。

    Please don't touch picture.

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