な
Meanings
Particle
1. don't (prohibitive; used with dictionary form of verb)
2. do (Abbreviation, imperative; used with -masu stem of verb)
Interjection
3. hey; listen; look; say (used to get someone's attention or press one's point)
Particle
4. now, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you know (when seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end)
5. wow; ooh (used to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end)
6. right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think? (used as a request for confirmation or agreement; used at sentence end)
Other readings
Pitch accent
な
Examples1257
私 は 牛乳 が 飲み たい な。
I want to drink milk.
いい 湯 だ なあ。
Ah, this hot water's good!
あっち へ 行き な、 ぼうや。
Out of my way, boy.
なあ、 トム、 悩みごと なんか 忘れ ちゃって。
Hey, Tom, forget about your worries.
本末 を 転倒 する な。
Don't put the cart before the horse.
そんな こと 言う な よ。
Don't say that.