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〜てはいけません

Must not (do something) — prohibition

Formation

Verb て-form + はいけません

Usage

Used to express prohibition. In casual speech, 〜ちゃだめ or 〜じゃだめ is more common.

Example sentences

ここで騒いではいけません。

You must not make noise here.

授業中に携帯を使ってはいけません。

You must not use your phone during class.

入ってはいけません。

You must not enter.

それは食べちゃだめ。

You can't eat that.

ここに車を止めてはいけません。

You must not park here.

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