〜なさい

Formation

N4
ます-Form
Verb
なさい

Meaning

Used to give a command or strong instruction to someone of lower status, such as from a parent to a child or a teacher to a student. It is less harsh than the imperative form (~ろ/~え) but still firm.

Examples

野菜をしっかり食べなさい。

Eat your vegetables properly.

早く寝なさい。

Go to bed early.

宿題をやりなさい。

Do your homework.

静かにしなさい。

Be quiet.

〜なさい | 2hongo