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Do B without doing A
Emphasizes that A is not done, as if it might be done in other circumstances
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Today I did my work without sleeping (at all).
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I'll walk (there) instead of (without) using a car.
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AVerb: ない form
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しないでする (pass a test without studying)

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moiraine
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With the volitional form of く(おく→おこう), it may be understood/translated as 'let's not ...', i.e. a negative form of the volitional form

For examples, there are quite a few using the phrase "ないでおこう" in the sentences section, e.g.

> あのているから、こさないでこう。
> That child is sleeping, so let's not wake her.

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renshuu reference link here, esp. usage 2 (To leave as is in the state)

Non-renshuu reference link: here, in the negative section

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