This is how you tell someone to do something. It is a direct command. Use it with people you know well, or when you need something done fast.
Verb [て-form]Primary
This is how you tell someone to do something. It is a direct command. Use it with people you know well, or when you need something done fast.
ちょっと静かにして！
Be quiet for a moment!
危ない！早く逃げて！
It's dangerous! Run, quickly!
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先生に「もっとよく見て」と注意された。
I was warned by the teacher, 'Look more carefully'.
何も言わないで、ただ聞いて。
Don't say anything, just listen.
Imagine a parent telling a child, 'Come here!' That's how strong this command feels. It's like a direct order. You use it when you are in charge. Or when you are in a hurry. Close friends can use it too, but it sounds very casual.
This is a direct order. It is not polite like "~te kudasai". It is also stronger than "~te choudai". That form is used by women or children. Using "~te" wrongly can seem very rude.
Don't use this when you write formal papers. Don't use it with your boss. This form is for talking to close friends.
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