This is a casual way to tell someone what to do. It is like giving a direct order to a friend.
Verb [て-form]Primary
This is a casual way to tell someone what to do. It is like giving a direct order to a friend.
早く宿題やって！
Do your homework quickly!
危ないから、そっちに行かないで。
It's dangerous, so don't go that way.
うるさい！ちょっと黙ってて！
You're noisy! Be quiet for a bit!
母に「もっと野菜を食べて」と昔よく言われた。
My mother used to often tell me, 'Eat more vegetables'.
このデータ、急いでまとめて。
Put this data together, quickly.
This command is softer than the plain form. But it is stronger than "~てください". It is also stronger than "~なさい".
Watch out: Do not use this form with your boss. Do not use it with older people. Do not use it with strangers. It is very rude. Use 'oshiete kudasai' instead. Or use 'oshiete itadakemasen ka'.
Use this when you want to give a few quick orders. It is like saying "Do this, then do that, then do this." It is for casual talk.
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