なしで
The English phrase "without something" can be translated into Japanese as なしで.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase なしで functions as a combination of the noun なし and the particle で.
Did you know?
- The noun part なし can also be the word for 'pear' when written with different kanji, though they are pronounced the same.
- The Japanese language uses なし in the term なし崩し ('nashikuzushi') to describe a situation that collapses or changes gradually without a clear turning point.
- When ordering food, saying [ingredient] なしで is a common way to request an allergy-safe or customized meal.
Examples in context
- 砂糖なしでお願いします。Satou nashi de onegaishimasu.Without sugar, please.
- 傘なしで外に出ました。Kasa nashi de soto ni demashita.I went outside without an umbrella.
- 説明なしで進めるのは難しいです。Setsumei nashi de susumeru no wa muzukashii desu.It is difficult to proceed without an explanation.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are ordering coffee at a cafe.
- 健太 Kentaミルクを入れますか？Miruku o iremasu ka?Will you add milk?
- 美咲 Misakiいいえ、ミルクなしでお願いします。Iie, miruku nashi de onegaishimasu.No, without milk, please.
- 健太 Kentaかしこまりました。Kashikomarimashita.Certainly.
- 美咲 Misaki砂糖もいりません。Satou mo irimasen.I don't need sugar either.
