Meaning:Location: Behind V-dictionary
- "Don't . . . !" "Do!" : negative imperative
泣くな!
Don't cry!
危ない所へ行くなよ。Please don't go to a dangerous place.
- "I wish," "It would be nice if . . . "
あの車、ぼくも欲しいな(あ)。
I want that car, too.
じゃまするな。Don't get in my way.
Gender: Mostly men use this particle.
Level: Informal
Alternatives:Warning:
- Women tend to use V-ないで instead.
じゃましないで。 Don't get in my way.
- A formal alternative is なさい.
勉強しなさい! Go study!
※な is strongly negative and is used only in highly emotionally charged situations.※よ after な softens the negative imperative.
泣くなよ。Please don't go to a dangerous place.