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GrammarJLPT N5

(does) not ..., and

Auxiliary Verb

Definitions

1. (does) not ..., and
2. (does) not ..., so
3. not

This is a classical negative verb ending equivalent to the modern form meaning "without doing" or "not doing." It attaches to the verb stem and expresses that an action was not performed. It appears frequently in formal writing, set phrases, and literary Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Let's just go and not wait around!

Sentence 2

You're going to decide without hearing that first?

Sentence 3

You're just staying home without going anywhere?

Sentence 4

Ugh, I'm just going — I'm not waiting anymore!

Sentence 5

Today I skipped the drinks and went straight home.