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〜てはならない: must not

N3 · 08 Opinion, necessity & cannot-help

Strongly forbids an action in a rule, law or moral duty.

Verb te-form + はならない. More formal and written than 〜てはいけない. Seen on signs, laws and in speeches. Not used for personal orders in casual talk.

Examples

You must not use a mobile phone during the exam.

We must never forget this accident.

Study 〜てはならない in the course →