な

don't

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Also a form of

Meanings

な · なあ · なー · なぁ

  1. particle, prohibitive; used with dictionary form of verb don't
  2. abbreviation, imperative; used with -masu stem of verb do
  3. interjection, used to get someone's attention or press one's point hey; listen; look; say
  4. particle, when seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end now, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you know
  5. used to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end wow; ooh
  6. Kansai-ben, used as a request for confirmation or agreement; used at sentence end right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?

In sentences

冷つめたいなあ。 That's a bit cold. #77673

勉強べんきょうするな。 Don't study. #83315

塀へいに登のぼるな。 Don't climb up the wall. #83576

疲つかれたなあ。 I'm tired. #85918

心配しんぱいするな。 Don't worry about it! #145541

笑わらわせるな! Don't make me laugh! #146352

失望しつぼうするな。 Don't give up hope. #149585

参まいったなあ。 Now I'm done for. #169453