Verb なさい

〜nasai

JLPT N4 Chapter 37: Advice, 7 of 7

Formation

Verb-stem + なさい

A command form used to give orders or instructions; 'Please do', 'Do this'.

When to use

A command from a parent, teacher or exam: too bossy for a request to an equal.

Explanation

The なさい grammar point is used to give orders or instructions, often used by teachers, parents, or other authority figures when addressing someone younger or of lower status. It is formed by attaching なさい to the stem of a verb. This form sounds polite, but can be considered strong and direct.

Example sentences

Requests (Please Do / Could You Please)

Corpus examples (60)

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