Meanings
Particle
1. don't
prohibitive; used with dictionary form verb
2. do
imperative (from なさい); used with -masu stem of verb
Interjection
3. hey; listen; you
Particle
4. 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
Pitch accent
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Examples (200 in total)
I want a peanut butter sandwich.
We have to win.
It's strange.
I have to be careful.
You are great!
Nothing has changed.
Whew, I was so worried!
That's an incredible story.
It's going to take a long time.
I haven't seen that.
Use this!
I want to be with you.
I'd like to eat now.
This is cute.
Yes, but it'll be difficult.
I wanted to marry him.
I was young at the time.
I'm sorry, but the answer is no.
I don't want to work tomorrow.
That's surprising.
I'm tired today.
You are weak.
You're sharp.
That won't succeed.
It's a beautiful sword.
If you get shot, you'll die.
It's so dark.
The car is fast.
I want to go out with you.
I don't want to study tonight.
You broke it again!
I didn't know she was sick.
I need to cut my nails.
I want to stay a bit longer.
We want to go to the hotel.
Come back right now.
I want a boyfriend.
I'd like to buy a camera.
I want to eat a piece of cake.
I want a cellular phone.
I want to wash my hair.
We're in the way.
It's a waste of money.
I want to live in a rural area.
I want to go to the pool.
It's a serious problem.
That's interesting.
It's warm today.
I want to know his name.
I'm not happy about this situation.
Where's my kid?
I'd like a house like this.
This isn't very good.
I'm afraid to drink it.
I don't like going to school.
I'd prefer not to do that today.
Eat wherever you want.
I wish that I could give you something.
I'd like to see you if possible.
I want to go to bed early tonight.
He didn't come after all.
The air here is terrible.
You are quite a man.
I don't want to do this alone.
I want to see you again.
I prefer black.
Don't ask for money.
I want to play outside with my friends.
He is always late.
I want to get better at cooking.
I want to be clear about that.
This car must be expensive.
After all, you were right.
You think she's cute, don't you?
I want more money.
I can't tell you. It's a secret.
I shouldn't have lied.
I want to live by the sea.
I like the company.
I need to ask my mom.
I'm bored. What shall I do?
My throat is a little sore.
I want my own shop.
This fish is big.
Safety always comes first.
This island is beautiful.
I want you to sing me a song.
I want to live close to the station.
I want to see this movie.
It doesn't seem like it's autumn.
I want to dance with you today.
I want to buy this skirt.
I want a new smartphone!
I don't like these shoes either.
I would like tea or coffee.
It was a very hot night.
I want to be your wife.
I need to get my teeth fixed.
It was terribly cold last night.
I can't agree to your proposal.
I want to stay here tonight.
Tomorrow is his birthday.
I've become sleepy.
I feel like having a drink.
I don't like to travel.
I want a new hat.
I want to eat curry rice for supper tonight.
When I grow up, I want to be king.
I like this poem.
My life is boring.
I need to lose some weight.
I wish I had brought my computer.
I want to have a baby with you.
It's very noisy here.
I want to eat fresh fish.
You're doing good work there.
I don't want to talk about that today.
She needs time to relax.
Today I want to eat something light.
I'd prefer not to do that here.
I would like to talk with you again.
She may have said so.
It might not be that easy.
It went just as we expected.
But I don't think it's at all odd.
I'd like a room with a view of the sea.
I wish I could spend more time with my family.
Something bad is going to happen.
"I want to get a haircut soon." "Huh, already?"
I've seen this picture before.
I need more conversational practice.
I want a picture of that dog.
It looks like today will be a long day.
I don't like this song.
I can't put up with this cold.
Yes. We should be very careful.
If you're hungry, eat.
I hope it doesn't rain today.
When I grow up, I want to be like him.
There are more clouds today than yesterday.
I wish I'd taken more pictures.
I've never tried doing that.
This question is difficult to answer.
The water is still a little warm.
I want to live here for the rest of my life.
Well, you may be right.
I don't want to buy anything I don't need.
It's unbearably hot today.
I thought it would clear up in the afternoon.
This shirt is a little bit large.
I want to go to the movies with you.
Now, please don't get so angry.
This plan might work.
That flower has a strong smell.
I want my own desk.
I want to tell her the truth.
I'm really glad I came here.
I don't know if I'll have time tomorrow.
I don't like that idea much.
I think she wants me to kiss her, but I'm not sure.
I can't decide unless you tell me your plan.
Some day you'll regret this.
I should have completed it before summer.
"There's something I want to show you tomorrow." "Cool! I wonder what it is."
This problem is difficult for me to solve.
It might rain today in the afternoon.
I was supposed to be studying, but I watched TV instead.
"I have to go to the bathroom." "Me too." "We should've gone at the station."
Unfortunately, it's not that simple.
I don't usually buy things online.
I don't like your taste in color.
I hope I sing better next time.
He likes this sort of music.
Your girlfriend is older than me.
I want my room painted white.
I hope my part-time job ends early today.
I'll never forget what you told me.
Thank you. It makes me really happy to hear that from you.
If you come back here, I'll kill you.
I wish I didn't have to work.
I'd rather have a newer house than this old one.
Hope we can work together soon.
If I had more money, I could move to a bigger house.
I don't feel like working. How about going to a movie instead?
The girl said that she had never heard of such a person.
If only she had been home when I called yesterday!
I will have to look deeper into this matter.
I wish I could cook as well as my mother.
No one knows what the future holds. That's why the possibilities are endless.
You can borrow my car whenever you want.
This should be okay. Probably. Possibly. At least I hope so.
"I hate my voice." "Really? I think you have a nice and relaxed voice, though."
Someday, I want to have my own store and make delicious food for my customers.
I will be glad when the time comes that I can convey my feelings in English.
"I wish you were all mine!" said the little black rabbit.
It's been a long week.
If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
I like the way you smile.
I have other plans today.
Well... My house isn't big enough.