命令形

命令形 is the verb form used to command or instruct someone to do something. It is more direct and informal than the plain form and is commonly used among friends, family, or in urgent situations. It can sound harsh if overused. Use with people you are close to or in contexts like giving a quick instruction. When giving negative commands, use the dictionary form + な. Irregular verbs have special forms: する → しろ, 来る → 来い. For godan verbs, the final -u sound changes to -e plus nothing else; for ichidan verbs, drop る and add ろ. In casual speech, you may also hear shortened forms in loud or emphatic contexts (e.g., 行け！). Example sentences: positive: 水を飲め。/Drink the water. 早く行け。/Go quickly. 宿題をしろ。/Do your homework. negative: 嘘を言うな。/Don’t tell lies. ここに入るな。/Don’t enter here. 来るな。/Don’t come.