~ないでください【Japanese grammar commentary】

2023年8月16日水曜日

Elementary grammar

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~ないでください。

Picture this: 
You're in a vibrant theme park, surrounded by thrilling rides and colorful attractions. The sun is shining, and laughter echoes all around. 
As you're enjoying the atmosphere, you notice a sign near a delicate-looking sculpture that reads, "触らないでください(さわらないでください)." 
How do you ensure you're a respectful visitor, especially if you're not entirely sure of the local customs? 
Let's learn about "~ないでください".


👉<Use>

・ "~ないでください" is used to ask someone not to do something.
In English, it means "please don't." 

Back in the sculpture garden, you are standing in front of a masterpiece. 
This sculpture may break if you touch it. 
Therefore, a sign on a sticker says, "このすばらしい彫刻(ちょうこく)に触(さわ)らないでください。(Please do not touch this wonderful sculpture)".



👉<Form>

To add "ないでください" to the " verb ないform".

・Verb ないform(どうし ない形(けい))



 👉<Examples>

①ミュージアム内で写真を撮らないでください
 Please don't take photos inside the museum.

②電車の中で携帯電話を使わないでください
 Please refrain from using your mobile phone on the train.

③このエリアでは飲食物を持ち込まないでください
 Please don't bring food or drinks into this area.

④プールサイドで走らないでください
 Please don't run inside the pool area.

⑤キャラクターショー中は、ステージに上がらないでください
 Please don't go up on the stage during the character show.

⑥他のお客様の迷惑にならないように、大きな声で話さないでください
 Please do not speak loudly so as not to disturb other customers.

⑦このエリアは禁煙ですので、タバコを吸わないでください
 This area is non-smoking, so please don't smoke.

⑧危険ですから、この窓を開けないでください
 Please do not open this window, as it is dangerous.