な

Also written なぁ, なあ, なー

Meanings

1. Particle don't (prohibitive; used with dictionary form of verb)
2. do (imperative; used with -masu stem of verb) See also: なさい.
3. Interjection hey; listen; look; say (used to get someone's attention or press one's point)
4. Particle now, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you know (when seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end)
5. wow; ooh (used to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end)
6. right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think? (used as a request for confirmation or agreement; used at sentence end)

Example sentences

• 何とも言いようがないなあ。
  I just don't know what to say.
• 何が言いたいのか分からないなあ。
  I don't know what you mean.
• 私はロウソクの灯りって好きだな。
  I like candlelight.
• まだ持ってるか分からないなあ。
  I don't know if I still have it.
• 俺の力を見くびるなよ。
  Don't underestimate my power.

Common phrases

• 気にするな (きにするな) never mind!

Words containing な

• 何となく (なんとなく) somehow
• 埒が明かない (らちがあかない) making no progress
• 言わずもがな (いわずもがな) (it) goes without saying

And 78 more.

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