GRAMMAR
う・動詞・辞書形（命令形）
do ~ (order)
Explanation
NOTE
The imperative form of u-verbs is a direct, blunt command. Like the ru-verb imperative, it is used in emergencies, sports, and rough speech.
NOTE
To form it, change the final u-sound to the corresponding e-sound. For example, かく becomes かけ, よむ becomes よめ, and はなす becomes はなせ.
STRUCTURE
V命
黙れ！
Damare!
Shut up!
早く走れ！
Hayaku hashire!
Run faster!
ここに座れ！
Koko ni suware!
Sit here!
Practice exercises
1
諦めずに最後まで戦え！
Don't give up — fight to the end! (blunt order)
Answer
戦え
2
状況をよく把握して、正確に判断しろ！
Understand the situation well and judge accurately! (blunt order)
Answer
判断しろ
3
静かに待て！
Wait quietly! (blunt order)
Answer
待て
4
早く行け！
Come quickly! (blunt order)
Answer
行け
5
ちゃんと聞け！
Listen properly! (blunt order)
Answer
け
6
この本を読め！
Read this book! (blunt order)
Answer
読め
7
水を飲め！
Drink some water! (blunt order)
Answer
飲め
8
日本語で話せ！
Speak in Japanese! (blunt order)
Answer
話せ