Imperative (imperative)

Meaning & usage

(don't) V.; No -ing; (not) to V | Verb forms which indicate commands or requests.

Example sentences 10

1. ここには十二月三十一日までに払えと書いてある。

   It says here to pay before December 31.

2. もうよせよ。

   Stop it now.

3. 乗るなら飲むな。飲んだら乗るな。

   If you drive, don't drink. If you drink, don't drive.

4. 動くな！

   Don't move!

5. 山中首相しゅしょうは 即時そくじ 退陣たいじんせよ！

   Yamanaka must go! (literally: Prime Minister Yamanaka must leave his office immediately!) [A demonstrator's placard]

6. 次の分を 英訳えいやくせよ。

   Translate the following sentences into English. [An examination direction]

7. 次の質問に答えよ。[An examination direction]

   Answer the following questions.

8. 現金げんきんは送るなと書いてある。

   It says (literally: is written) not to send cash.

9. 課長にあまりタクシーは使うなと言われた。

   I was told by my boss not to use taxis often.

10. 黙れ！

    Shut up!