なさい

Alternative writings: 為さい
Frequency:
1

An auxiliary verb attached to the -masu stem to form a (milder) imperative: 'do ...'. Commonly used toward equals or inferiors (e.g., children).

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Examples

早く食べなさい。冷めてしまうよ。

Eat quickly. It will get cold.

宿題をしなさい。遊ぶのはそれからだ。

Do your homework. You can play after that.

ちゃんと並びなさい。順番を守ってください。

Stand in line properly. Please keep the order.