







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 | |
|---|---|
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Come on, Cate! | ええー、ケイト! |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | うん、試してみようそれでどうなるか見てみよう。 |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | あぁ、ペーパータオルあるよ、僕が掃除するから、心配しないで! |
| 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! |
| Let me tell you a true story... | ひとつの話をさせて。 |
| 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! |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 良い眠りと、夢を。 |
| 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。 |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | 聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン! |
| 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! |
| 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。 |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | 来て!皆に紹介させて。 |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | ビールの件は忘れないで。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |