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Beginning Japanese Phrases #208: 〜てはいけません (You must not do, it is forbidden to do (prohibition))
Episode 208

Beginning Japanese Phrases #208: 〜てはいけません (You must not do, it is forbidden to do (prohibition))

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March 12, 20261m 48s

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Show Notes

Today's podcast covers:

〜てはいけません — You must not do, it is forbidden to do (prohibition)

The pattern is formed by attaching it to the te-form of a verb. It expresses a prohibition or rule, meaning that an action is not allowed or must not be done.

Example: 図書館で食べてはいけません。
You must not eat in the library.

Vocabulary:

  • 図書館で — in the library
  • 食べてはいけません — must not eat

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