〜ないで
Meaning
Without doing
Explanation
V-nai form + で
Examples
砂糖を入れないでコーヒーを飲みます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜ないで | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜ないで → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜ないで」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 「〜ないで」mean?+
「〜ないで」means "Without doing". V-nai form + で It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜ないで」?+
Example: 砂糖を入れないでコーヒーを飲みます。.
Is 「〜ないで」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜ないで」 in context