Verb なさい (〜nasai)

N4

Verb なさい (〜nasai)

Verb nasai

Verb + nasai

N4

Afficher les furigana

Afficher les aides de lecture au-dessus des kanji

Explication

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

Modèle
Verb-stem + なさい
verb stemThe base form of the verb before adding なさい.
Exemples: 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.
Exemples:

Exemples

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

Grammaire Connexe