んじゃない
(Nja nai)
A casual way to give a strong command not to do something or to express a light scolding.
Connection rules
- ＋Verb (Dictionary form) + んじゃない
Examples
1.
そんなに大きな声で騒ぐんじゃない。
Sonnani ookina koe de sawagu n ja nai.
Don't make such a ruckus with a loud voice.
「Parent scolding a child」
2.
嘘をつくんじゃないよ。
Uso wo tsuku n ja nai yo.
Don't tell lies.
「A stern warning」
Practice
Don't run in the hallway!
廊下を___！
Romaji also accepted