literally means its fine more formal to often

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literally means “it’s fine § more formal to…” § often used by superiors §

literally means “it’s fine § more formal to…” § often used by superiors § to ask permission § when asking permission in formal situations §

VerbてForm + は いけません You may not ~ You are not allowed to ~ Ex.  はなしてはいけません。 You may not

VerbてForm + は いけません You may not ~ You are not allowed to ~ Ex.  はなしてはいけません。 You may not talk.

~てはだめ  § vs.  ~てはいけません literally means “it’s bad (to/if)…” § Stronger § often used

~てはだめ  § vs.  ~てはいけません literally means “it’s bad (to/if)…” § Stronger § often used by superiors