Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.
It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence.
In this post, We will talk about JLPT N5 Grammar: ないで
JLPT N5 Grammar: ないで (naide) Meaning
「ないで」(naide) can be used to give a command or request that something not be done. It is often translated as “without doing” or “don’t do” in English.
Form
Verb (ない form) + で 2nd action
Here are example sentence
- 今朝、朝ごはんを食べないで学校に行きました。
I went to school without eating breakfast this morning.
- 私は朝、電気を消さないで出かけました。
I went out in the morning without turning off the light.
- 傘を忘れないで出かけます。
I will go out without forgetting my umbrella.
- コーヒーに砂糖を入れないで飲みます。
I drink coffee without sugar.
- 宿題をしないで学校に行きました。
I went to school without doing my homework.
- 昨日、お風呂に入らないで会社に行きました。
Yesterday, I went to work without taking a bath.
- 本を読まないで試験を受けました。
I took the exam without reading the book.