Japanese phrase

近づかないでください。 chika zu ka na i de ku da sa i

Meaning

Please don't come any closer.

When to use it

Politely asks someone to keep their distance. It is respectful but firm and is common when approaching would feel unsafe or unwelcome.

Example dialogue

すみません、近づかないでください。 su mi ma se n chika zu ka na i de ku da sa i

Excuse me, please don't come any closer.

あ、すみません。 a su mi ma se n

Oh, sorry.

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