This is a very strong way to say "Don't do that!" It sounds rough and is often used by men. You use it to stop someone from doing something.
Verb [dictionary form] + んじゃねえPrimary
This is a very strong way to say "Don't do that!" It sounds rough and is often used by men. You use it to stop someone from doing something.
おい、人の話の途中で口を挟むんじゃねえ。
Hey, don't interrupt while people are talking.
そんなことで泣くんじゃねえ！男だろ！
Don't cry over something like that! You're a man, aren't you!
もう諦めるんじゃねえぞ、最後まで戦え！
Don't you dare give up now, fight till the very end!
「二度と俺の前に現れるんじゃねえ！」と彼は叫んだ。
He screamed, 'Don't ever show your face in front of me again!'
友人が「もう帰る」と言ったので、「冗談だろ？まだ飲むんじゃねえよ」と引き留めた。
My friend said he was heading home, so I stopped him, saying 'You're kidding, right? Don't leave yet!'
This is a very strong 'Don't do that!' It shows you are angry or upset. It is like a growl. You hear it from tough characters.
This is different from "〜んじゃねえか". That means "Isn't it X?". This form means "Don't do X!". The sound of your voice and the word "か" change the meaning.
Don't use this when you talk to your boss. This phrase is very rough. Men use it with close friends. Or they use it when they want to be mean. Never use it in polite places. Never use it with people you do not know well. It is only for things happening now. For past actions, use a different phrase.
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