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紹介しない
shōkai shinai
not introducing
彼は新しいメンバーを紹介しない。
He won't introduce the new member.
informal
To refuse or fail to introduce someone or something.
上司は新しいプロジェクトメンバーを紹介しない。
The boss won't introduce the new project members.
Often used in social or workplace contexts where someone intentionally avoids making an introduction.
Pro Tip
Common Contexts
This phrase is often used in workplaces or social settings where someone is expected to introduce a new person or concept but fails to do so. For example, a manager not introducing new team members or a host not introducing guests.
Gold Rule
Negation in Japanese
The phrase uses the negative form しない (shinai) to negate the verb 紹介する (shōkai suru). This is a common structure in Japanese to express refusal or failure to perform an action.
Word Origin
From 紹介 (shōkai, 'introduction') + しない (shinai, 'not doing'). The verb 紹介する (shōkai suru, 'to introduce') is negated to form the phrase.
Usage Notes
This phrase implies intentional avoidance rather than mere omission. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is expected to make an introduction but deliberately chooses not to.
Word Breakdown
紹介
introduction
nounしない
not doing
verb (negative)和英辞典