Meaning
Expresses a direct and strong prohibition.
Formation
- Dictionary form + な: 入る → 入るな
- Speech and signs only; never in polite language
When to use it
- Core use
- Expresses a direct and strong prohibition
Example
ここに入るな
Do not enter here!
Important notes
- Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.
Common mistakes
- Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.