N5verbdesirenegative
たくない (takunai) - Don't want to
[Verb stem] + たくないです
Quick answer
[Verb stem] + たくないです means "Don't want to do something". Mastering this N5 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.
Meaning
Don't want to do something
Explanation
たくない is the negative form of たい.
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[Verb stem] + たくないです
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026