







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 | |
|---|---|
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | 良いよ、皆によろしく。 |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | お願いだから半額のは取らないで。 |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | 了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。 |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | 冗談だって言ってよ! |
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | あんまり考えないで、休みを楽しんで、ディエゴ! |
| 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。 |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 良い眠りと、夢を。 |
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | ただし、到着の 15 分前にお電話をください。 |
| 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。 |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | そうかい。それじゃあ、いくらなのか教えてくれよ。 |
| 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。 |
| 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! |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | この階のトイレは修理中なんだ。上の階のトイレを使ってくれるかな。 |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | 嘘つくなよ! |
| Okay, let's go! | うん、行こう! |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | あぁ、ごめん、お願いだから僕が過剰反応してるなんて思わないで! |
| Let me google it! | Googleで調べさせて! |
| Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling. | キッチンがまたやっているか確認してくるね。 |