な
Meanings
Particle
1. don't
prohibitive; used with dictionary form of verb
when read as "な"
2. do
imperative; used with -masu stem of verb
when read as "な"
Interjection
3. hey; listen; look; say
used to get someone's attention or press one's point
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
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
Pitch accent
な
Top 100
Examples (200 in total)
I want a peanut butter sandwich.
We have to win.
It's strange.
I have to be careful.
That's an incredible story.
It's going to take a long time.
I haven't seen that.
I want to be with you.
I'd like to eat now.
Nothing has changed.
You are great!
Whew, I was so worried!
This is cute.
Yes, but it'll be difficult.
I wanted to marry him.
I'm sorry, but the answer is no.
I was young at the time.
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.
The car is fast.
It's so dark.
I want to go out with you.
It is a little cold.
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.
It's been a long week.
I want a boyfriend.
I'd like to buy a camera.
I want to eat a piece of cake.
I want to wash my hair.
I want a cellular phone.
We're in the way.
I want to go to the pool.
I want to live in a rural area.
That's interesting.
It's a serious problem.
It's warm today.
I want to learn English.
Cookies are delicious.
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'd like to see you if possible.
You've changed since then.
I want to know his name.
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 prefer black.
I want to see you again.
Don't ask for money.
I want to play outside with my friends.
He is always late.
I want to get better at cooking.
After all, you were right.
I want to be clear about that.
This car must be expensive.
I want more money.
I can't tell you. It's a secret.
I want to live by the sea.
I need to ask my mom.
I'm bored. What shall I do?
I like the company.
My throat is a little sore.
I shouldn't have lied.
Safety always comes first.
I want you to sing me a song.
This island is beautiful.
I want to live close to the station.
I want to see this movie.
That's hard to say.
I want to dance with you today.
I want to buy this skirt.
I want a new smartphone!
It doesn't seem like it's autumn.
I don't like these shoes either.
I would like tea or coffee.
It was a very hot night.
I can't agree to your proposal.
I need to get my teeth fixed.
I want to be your wife.
I want to stay here tonight.
Tomorrow is his birthday.
I've become sleepy.
I don't like to travel.
I feel like having a drink.
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.
I need to lose some weight.
It's very noisy here.
I wish I had brought my computer.
That suit looks expensive.
I want to eat fresh fish.
I want to have a baby with you.
My life is boring.
I want to be friends with you.
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.
You're doing good work there.
I don't want to talk about that today.
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've seen this picture before.
I want a picture of that dog.
I need more conversational practice.
It looks like today will be a long day.
Yes. We should be very careful.
I don't like this song.
If you're hungry, eat.
If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
I hope it doesn't rain today.
When I grow up, I want to be like him.
It hasn't snowed much this year.
I need to try something else.
I wish I'd taken more pictures.
I like the way you smile.
The water is still a little warm.
Well, you may be right.
I want to live here for the rest of my life.
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.
Now, please don't get so angry.
This plan might work.
I want my own desk.
That flower has a strong smell.
I thought I was being clever.
I want to come back here next year.
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 have other plans today.
You're kind of cute when you're mad.
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 like your taste in color.
I don't usually buy things online.
I hope I sing better next time.
He likes this sort of music.
Your girlfriend is older than me.
I think it's a waste of time to watch TV.
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'd rather have a newer house than this old one.
I'm glad this shop is close to us.
Well... My house isn't big enough.
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 don't like these cups. I prefer the ones on the table.
"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 was terribly cold last night.