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てはいけない (te wa ikenai) - Must not

[Verb て] + はいけません

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[Verb て] + はいけません means "Prohibition". As a N4 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Significato

Prohibition

Spiegazione

てはいけない expresses strong prohibition.

Esempi

ここで食べてはいけません。
ここでたべてはいけません。
Non si deve mangiare qui.
食—Eat
走ってはいけません。
はしってはいけません。
Non si deve correre.
走—to run

Practice this grammar

[Verb て] + はいけません

Which sentence correctly uses "てはいけない (te wa ikenai) - Must not"?

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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026