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JLPT N5

Please do not open window. [Syntax]

📖 Explanation & Nuance

ENGLISH EXPLANATION

The correct answer is `で` (de). This particle is used with the negative `ない` form of a verb (`あけない`) to create a polite negative request: `~ないでください` (Please don't ~). So, `あけないでください` means "Please don't open." `あけ` is the verb stem, which needs `ない` before `でください`. `ない` is already present before the star. `ください` is already present after the star. *Grammar Tip:* To politely ask someone not to do something, use a verb's `ない` form + `でください` (e.g., 食べないでください - Please don't eat).

JAPANESE EXPLANATION

正解は「で」。「~ないでください」で丁寧な禁止。「あけ」は動詞語幹。「ない」は既にあり。「ください」も文末。 文法:「ない形」+「でください」で「~しないでください」。

📝 Example Sentence

まどを あけ ない で ください。

Please do not open window. [Syntax]

Practice Quiz

Verify your grammar strength for "で"

まどを __ __ ★ __ 。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説 (JP): 正解は「で」。「~ないでください」で丁寧な禁止。「あけ」は動詞語幹。「ない」は既にあり。「ください」も文末。 文法:「ない形」+「でください」で「~しないでください」。
Explanation (EN): The correct answer is `で` (de). This particle is used with the negative `ない` form of a verb (`あけない`) to create a polite negative request: `~ないでください` (Please don't ~). So, `あけないでください` means \"Please don't open.\" `あけ` is the verb stem, which needs `ない` before `でください`. `ない` is already present before the star. `ください` is already present after the star. *Grammar Tip:* To politely ask someone not to do something, use a verb's `ない` form + `でください` (e.g., 食べないでください - Please don't eat).
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