近づけるな

don't let [someone] near

→ 近づける

phrase Rare #37,645

don't let [someone] near A strong command meaning to keep someone or something away from a person or place. The particle な makes the command prohibitive and can sound forceful.

JA: 犬を子供たちに近づけるな。

EN: Don't let the dog near the children.

子供たちをナイフに近づけるな。

Keep children away from knives.

だれも火に近づけるな。

Don't let anyone near the fire.

怪しい者は近づけるな

Don't let suspicious people approach.

— 最強のふたり (2011)

子供を池に近づけるな。

Don't let the child go near the pond.