Japanese phrase
___を取らないで。 ___ o to ra na i de
Meaning
Don't remove ___.
When to use it
Tells someone not to remove an item. It is a direct request that often sounds gentle when used with a familiar person.
Example dialogue
そのシール、取っていい？ so no shī ru to tte i i
Can I remove that sticker?
だめ、シールを取らないで。 da me shī ru o to ra na i de
No, don't remove the sticker.