







In English we use imperatives to :
The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.
Notes for use of imperatives :
In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied.
Imperative Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Imperatives :
Negative Examples of Imperatives :
| Imperative example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | えぇ!? まさか、あの子たちに本物のスズメバチを捕まえさせたなんて言わないでよ。 |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | 楽しんで!家についても僕を起こさないで。 |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | 会えてとっても良かったよ、フローラによろしくな。 |
| See you girls, have fun. | 女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。 |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | 聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン! |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | 分かったよ、じゃあ朝ご飯楽しんでくれよ。 |
| Let me ask. | 聞いてみる。 |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | きっと彼ひどく興奮しているのかもしれない、きつく抱きしめようとしないでね。 |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | 時間どおりに来てくれよ… 待たせるなよ! |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | うん、お願いするよ、ゴミ箱に捨ててくれ。 |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | 冗談だって言ってよ! |
| That's a good idea, let me get him then. | それは良い考えね、じゃ彼を取りに行かせてね。 |
| Let me google it! | Googleで調べさせて! |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA | ここをクリックしてリンクを見てみよう! |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | よし、じゃあ青色をまず探してみよう。 |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | ジェンとマイクの事で俺がなんて言ったか忘れてくれ! |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | ビールの件は忘れないで。 |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | マイケルさん、ドアノブを掴んでドアを思いっきり引いて! |