







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 | |
|---|---|
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go! | いいや!僕たちは歩いていくのさ、そこまで10分だからね、さあ行くよ! |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | うーん、そうね、分かった、じゃあ盗んじゃいましょ! |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| 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! |
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| Let me tell you a true story... | ひとつの話をさせて。 |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ! |
| 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。 |
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | 10ポンドでいいぜ、金を最初に見ようじゃないか。 |
| I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics. | これ、最近見つけたんだけど、聴いてみて。 |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | あなた、お庭に行かなくても、キッチンで吸っていいのよ。 |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | 冗談だって言ってよ! |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |