How to Say ‘Don't think you can survive!’ in Japanese
生きられると思うなよ！
いきられるとおもうなよ！
💬 Usage Tip: [生きられる] is the potential form meaning 'can live' or 'can survive'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: The statement challenges the characters' resolve and commitment to their path.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
生きいき
[iki]
live
To remain alive or continue life.
彼は長く生きた。
He lived long.
られるられる
[rareru]
can
Indicates possibility or ability to do something.
泳げられる。
I can swim.
とと
[to]
if
Used to introduce a conditional clause.
行くと思う。
I think I'll go.
思うおもう
[omou]
think
To have an idea or opinion.
彼を思う。
I think of him.
なな
[na]
don't
Used to express a negative imperative or warning.
しないで。
Don't do it.
よよ
[yo]
exclamation
Used to emphasize an emotion or feeling.
行こうよ！
Let's go!
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