Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 置きなさい(おきなさい) in Japanese

置きなさい
Kana Reading
おきなさい
Romaji
okinasai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    put (imperative form); place
    Example sentence
    遊びたいならちゃんとルール決めておきなさい。 If we're going to play, make your mind up about the rules!
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    leave (imperative form)
    Example sentence
    いい大概にしておきなさい。 It's all right to drink, but drink in moderation.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    do (in preparation) (imperative form, after -te form of verb)
    Example sentence
    旅行から帰るとき土産こと考えておきなさい。 Make allowance for souvenirs on the return trip.

Examples of 置きなさい, おきなさい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

13 strokes

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: お.く, -お.き

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