いけないよ
ikenai yophrase★Intermediate— you shouldn't
informal
A gentle way to tell someone they shouldn't do something, often used by parents or elders to children
夜遅くまで起きていてはいけないよ
You shouldn't stay up so late
そんなに怒らないでいけないよ
You shouldn't get so angry
💡
This phrase is often used in a caring or protective way, not as a strict command
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💡Pro Tip
Tone matters
This phrase is softer than いけません and is often used with children or people you're close to.
⚡Gold Rule
Context is key
Use this phrase when you want to gently correct someone's behavior, not when giving strict orders.
📖Word Origin
From いけない (shouldn't) + よ (sentence-ending particle for softening tone)
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used by parents to children or by elders to younger people in a caring way. It's less formal than いけません and carries a softer tone.
Word Breakdown
いけない
shouldn't
rootよ
sentence-ending particle for softening tone
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