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〜なさい

Do... (polite + firm)

N4

〜なさい

Do... (polite + firm)

About

〜なさい attaches to a verb's stem form and is used to make polite, but firm commands. 〜なさい is most commonly used by parents and teachers to tell their children/students what to do.

Because 〜なさい is a command, it shouldn't be used towards people who are above you in the social hierarchy: your elders, superiors, senpais, etc.

    Summary

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    〜なさい attaches to a verb's stem form

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    〜なさい is used to make polite, firm commands

Example Sentences

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