ないで
naide
without doing
[Without Doing / Please Don't]
Connection: Verb ない-form + で
This pattern has two main uses:
Use 1: Without doing X (do Y) Describes doing one action without doing another action first.
Use 2: Please don't do X Polite request to not do something. Often with ください.
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Examples: 靴を脱がないで家に入らないでください。(Please don't enter the house without taking off your shoes.) 誰にも相談しないで決めてしまった。(I decided without consulting anyone.) 遠慮しないで食べてください。(Please don't hesitate; eat up!)