Verb なさい (〜nasai)

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Verb なさい (〜nasai)

Verb nasai

Verb + nasai

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Explanation

The なさい grammar point is used to give orders or instructions, often by authority figures when addressing someone younger or of lower status. It sounds polite but can be strong and direct.

Structure

Pattern
Verb-stem + なさい
verb stemThe base form of the verb before adding なさい.
Examples: 掃除し, 勉強し, 起き
なさいAttached to the verb stem to express a polite but strong command or instruction.
Examples:

Examples

Example 1
部屋を掃除しなさい。
Heya wo souji shinasai.
Clean your room.
Breakdown
部屋をroom
掃除しto clean
なさいdo
Example 2
勉強しなさい。
Benkyou shinasai.
Study.
Breakdown
勉強しto study
なさいdo
Example 3
早く起きなさい。
Hayaku okinasai.
Wake up early.
Breakdown
早early
起きてto wake
なさいdo
Example 4
宿題をやりなさい。
Shukudai wo yarinasai.
Do your homework.
Breakdown
宿題をhomework
やっto do
なさいdo

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