• A conjugation of Japanese verbs, which is used to firmly instruct someone to do a particular action.
  • To form the command form of a verb, follow the following three rules depending on the verb group:
    - Group 1: Replace the ending u-vowel with the e-vowel.
    - Group 2: Replace the ending る with ろ.
    - Group 3: Follow the unique rule.
  • Note that the command form is used to give a command or strong advice to someone, so it is typically used by people in positions of power to give commands to those under their command, among people with close relationship, or in a emergency.

Meaning

Do something

Example Sentences

  • (しず)かにしろ!
    Be quiet!
  • タバコはあっちで()え!
    Smoke over there!
  • 勉強(べんきょう)するときは、テレビを()せ!
    Turn off the TV when you study!
  • もっとがんばれ!
    Try harder!
  • (おお)きい(こえ)()え!
    Speak louder!
  • あっ、「()っている(ひと)()をつけろ!」というのもありますよ。
    Oh, there is also a sign that says, "Watch out for drunk people!

Tags

JLPT N3