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γγ¦γ―γγγΎγγ (te wa ikemasen)
Must not do (Prohibition)
Structure
Verb (Te-form) + γ―γγγΎγγ
Explanation
Used to prohibit or indicate that an action is not allowed / strictly prohibited.
Examples
γγγ§γΏγγ³γεΈγ£γ¦γ―γγγΎγγγ
Koko de tabako o sutte wa ikemasen.
Smoking is not allowed here.
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₯γ£γ¦γ―γγγΎγγγ
Abunai desu kara, haitte wa ikemasen.
Since it's dangerous, entering is not allowed.