Before starting the exercise for expressing “without” 「ないで」「ず」, please clarify any doubts you may have about the grammatical rules by referring to your grammar guidebook or dictionary. The Instantaneous Composition Method requires you to compose sentences with the target sentence pattern(s) over and over in order to use them almost effortlessly. You should already have the necessary knowledge.
- Reference
- Genki II – Lesson 20: ～ないで
- Tae Kim’s Guide – More negative verbs
Instantaneous Composition Exercise for Expressing “Without” 「ないで」「ず」
This is not a translation exercise. This is the Instantaneous Composition Exercise. As if a reflexive action, try to create an equivalent Japanese sentence shortly after reading an English script. Try not to think for more than three seconds.
- Audio File
English and Hidden Japanese Scripts
| 1. | (I will) watch the movie without eating a meal. |
| ごはんを食べないで映画を見ます。 |
| 2. | (I will) build a house without borrowing money. |
| お金を借りないで家を建てます。 |
| 3. | (I’m) studying without reading a book. |
| 本を読まないで勉強しています。 |
| 4. | (I’m) running without wearing a jacket. |
| 上着を着ないで走っています。 |
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| 5. | (I) sold the table without repairing (it). |
| 直さないで机を売りました。 |
| 6. | (I) played baseball without practicing. |
| 練習せずに野球をしました。 |
| 7. | (I) went out without deciding the schedule. |
| 予定を決めずに出かけました。 |
| 8. | (I will) go to school without sleeping today. |
| 今日は寝ずに学校に行きます。 |
| 9. | (I will) go to bed without turning off the light. |
| 電気を消さずに寝ます。 |
| 10. | As for Japanese, (you) cannot understand (it) without knowing Hiragana. |
| ひらがなを知らずに日本語は理解できません。 |
Note
「ないで」 and 「ず」 have the same meaning. However, ず slightly sounds more formal.
Recommended Links
How to Proceed with the Instantaneous Composition Method
Japanese Grammar: Expressing “Before” and “After” 「…前に」「…後」
Japanese Grammar: Expressing Specific Time Actions or Events 「ながら」「…間に」「ばかり」
