〜てはいけません
Meaning
Prohibition
Explanation
V-te form + はいけません
Examples
ここでタバコを吸ってはいけません。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜てはいけません | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜てはいけません → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Common mistake: using the wrong verb group for て-form conjugation. Group 1, 2, and irregular verbs all form て differently.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜てはいけません」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜てはいけません」mean?+
「〜てはいけません」means "Prohibition". V-te form + はいけません It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜てはいけません」?+
Example: ここでタバコを吸ってはいけません。.
Is 「〜てはいけません」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜てはいけません」 in context