行動する前によく考えなさい。
Think well before you act.
Japanese
なさい
なさい
Meaning: do; please do (imperative suffix)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | なさい | — |
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Example sentences
「Be quiet,」 the teacher cautioned.
わからないことは百科辞典で調べなさい。
Look up things you don't understand in an encyclopedia.
使っていない時は、プラグを抜いておきなさい。
Unplug it when you're not using it.
Usage Notes
A softened imperative form of 'nasaru'. Used by parents, teachers, or those in authority toward subordinates. It is firm but less harsh than the plain imperative form.
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