なさい (nasai)

Meaning & usage

Do something | A polite imperative used by superiors such as parents or teachers to their inferiors (=people of younger age and lower rank)

Example sentences 4

1. もう遅いから歯を 磨みがいて寝なさい。

   It's late now, so brush your teeth and go to bed.

2. もっと沢山食べなさい。

   Eat more.

3. 早くうちに帰って来なさいよ。

   Come home early, OK?

4. 遊ばないで勉強しなさい。

   Don't play. Study.