な

な

Meaning: don't do ~.

な is used to prohibit someone from doing something.

It's a strong negative command.

Formation

Verb dictionary form + な

Examples

テレビを見るな。

テレビをみるな。

Don't watch television.

酒を飲むな。

さけをのむな。

Don't drink sake.

ここでタバコを吸うな。

ここでたばこをすうな。

Don't smoke here.