ぬ

ぬ is a classical (literary) negative auxiliary that attaches to the 未然形 (irrealis form) of a verb to indicate negation. It is primarily found in classical Japanese texts, poetry, or stylized modern writings. It carries a stronger, more formal or archaic nuance than ない, and can also convey a sense of negation in general statements or narration in old literature. In modern usage, it can appear in historical dramas or quotes to evoke antiquity. ぬ is not used in everyday conversation in contemporary Japanese.