命令形
命令形 means imperative form. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. This verb form strongly tells someone to do an action. It can sound rough in daily conversation, so it is mainly seen in limited situations such as slogans, emergencies, or rough speech.
Japanese sources describe it as 「命令の形」.
命令形 examples
急げ。電車が来る。
Hurry. The train is coming.
前を見ろ。
Look ahead.
命令形 exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
時間がない。早く走（ ）。
- れ ✓
- るな
- っている
- った方がいい
There is no time. Run quickly.
先生の話をよく聞（ ）。
- きます
- け ✓
- くな
- いてある
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