〜こと〔規則〕 (~koto) — do / don't (written rule)
Notices on the wall, workplace rules — the sentence that ends in こと.
Formula (सूत्र ढाँचा)
Grammar rule (व्याकरण नियम र परिभाषा)
When to use it
- It is for writing, not speech — notice boards, workplace rules, exam instructions, school regulations.
- You need to recognise this pattern to read the rules posted at work.
Meaning
- Written rules and instructions end the sentence with 「〜こと」: 「使った物は元に戻すこと」= put back what you have used.
- For a prohibition, 「〜ないこと」: 「ここに自転車を止めないこと」= no bicycles here.
Versus what you know
N5It is shorter and more official than 「〜てください」.
Examples (उदाहरणहरू)
使った物は、元に戻すこと。
つかったものは、もとにもどすこと。
Put back what you have used.
How it is built (कसरी बन्यो) 戻す is the plain form → put こと at the end → the sentence ends right there → it becomes a written rule.
ここに自転車を止めないこと。
ここにじてんしゃをとめないこと。
Do not park bicycles here.
How it is built (कसरी बन्यो) 止める → ない-form 止めない → attach こと → it becomes a notice that forbids something.
レポートは金曜日までに出すこと。
レポートはきんようびまでにだすこと。
Submit the report by Friday.
How it is built (कसरी बन्यो) 出す is the plain form → こと → a written instruction from a teacher or boss.
Knowledge check (मिनी ज्ञान जाँच)
How is "no smoking" written on a notice?
💡 Hint: The written-rule form.
〜ないこと = a written prohibition.
Where is the rule-ending 「〜こと」used?
💡 Hint: Not in speech.
Notices, workplace rules, instructions.
How does it differ from 「〜てください」?
💡 Hint: It sounds official.
こと is short and official; てください is a soft request.
Your score: /3