GRAMMAR
〜て②
imperative (casual)
Explanation
NOTE
The て form by itself can be used as a casual command or request. It is a short, direct way to tell someone to do something.
NOTE
This is much more blunt than てください. You would use it with close friends, family, or when speaking to children or pets.
STRUCTURE
Vて
ちょっと待って。
Chotto matte.
Wait a moment.
早く起きて。
Hayaku okite.
Wake up quickly.
これを見て。
Kore o mite.
Look at this.
Example sentences
ごはん、はやく食べて！
Eat your meal quickly!
家に、来て！
Come to my house!
私の新しい靴を見て！
Look at my new shoes!
Practice exercises
1
ちょっと待って。
Wait a moment.
Answer
て
2
早く来て。
Come quickly.
Answer
て
3
その本、貸して。
Lend me that book.
Answer
て
4
早く起きて。
Wake up quickly.
Answer
て
5
ここに来て。
Come here.
Answer
て
6
静かにして。
Be quiet.
Answer
て
7
その写真、見せて。
Show me that photo.
Answer
て