Japanese

いけません

いけません
Meaning: must not; bad; no good; not allowed
Part of Speech: Phrase, Expression

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Example sentences

許可なくこの部屋に入ってはいけません。
You must not enter this room without permission.
他人に迷惑をかけてはいけません。
You must not trouble others.
お金をムダに使ってはいけません。
You must not spend money wastefully.

Usage Notes

A polite but firm way to express prohibition or to say that something is not allowed. It is the polite version of 'いけない'.

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