〜てはいけません — JLPT N5 Grammar

〜てはいけません

JLPT N5

Meaning

Prohibition

Explanation

V-te form + はいけません

Examples

ここでタバコを吸ってはいけません。

📐 Formation

Form	Pattern	Example
Affirmative	〜てはいけません	See examples above
Negative	〜てはいけません → change ending	Practice with different verbs

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

Common mistake: using the wrong verb group for て-form conjugation. Group 1, 2, and irregular verbs all form て differently.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「〜てはいけません」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「〜てはいけません」mean?+

「〜てはいけません」means "Prohibition". V-te form + はいけません It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.

How do you use 「〜てはいけません」?+

Example: ここでタバコを吸ってはいけません。.

Is 「〜てはいけません」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.

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