なよ

particle

do ... (light imperative)

Colloquial, gentle command or suggestion. Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb. Softer than a direct imperative.

See also: な

• 早はやく行いきなよ。

  Hurry up and go.

• こっちに来きなよ。

  Come over here.

particle

don't ... (prohibitive)

Masculine, blunt prohibition. Attaches to the plain (dictionary) form of a verb. Stronger and more direct than ないで.

See also: な

• そんなこと言いうなよ。

  Don't say that.

• 触さわるなよ。

  Don't touch it.