なさい

auxiliary verb

do ...

Light imperative auxiliary verb attached to the -masu stem of a verb. Used toward someone of equal or lower standing, such as a parent to a child or a teacher to a student. Softer than a direct imperative but still a command.

See also: なさる

• 早はやく食たべなさい。

  Eat quickly.

• ここに名な前まえを書かきなさい。

  Write your name here.