Imperative sentences in Japanese grammar are used to give commands, requests, or instructions to someone. In Japanese, there are different forms of imperative sentences based on the level of politeness, such as casual (plain) form, polite (te) form, and formal (nasai) form. Understanding and using the correct form appropriately is essential in Japanese communication. In this exercise, you will practice filling in the blanks with the correct imperative form according to the provided English cues.
Exercise 1: Casual (Plain) Form Imperative Sentences
1. *行け* (go) ここから！ _______ from here!
2. その*見せる* (show) を私に。 Show me that _______.
3. これを*食べる* (eat) ください。 Please _______ this.
4. *止める* (stop) その電話！ _______ that phone call!
5. *立つ* (stand) up, please. Please _______ up.
2. その*見せる* (show) を私に。 Show me that _______.
3. これを*食べる* (eat) ください。 Please _______ this.
4. *止める* (stop) その電話！ _______ that phone call!
5. *立つ* (stand) up, please. Please _______ up.
Exercise 2: Polite (Te) Form and Formal (Nasai) Form Imperative Sentences
1. もっとゆっくり*話して* (speak) ください。 Please _______ more slowly.
2. *書いて* (write) ください。 Please _______ it.
3. 皿を*洗って* (wash) ください。 Please _______ the dishes.
4. そこに*座って* (sit) ください。 Please _______ there.
5. *勉強しなさい* (study) 。 _______ your lessons.
6. *寝なさい* (sleep) 。 _______ now.
7. *走らなさい* (run) 。 _______ across the street.
2. *書いて* (write) ください。 Please _______ it.
3. 皿を*洗って* (wash) ください。 Please _______ the dishes.
4. そこに*座って* (sit) ください。 Please _______ there.
5. *勉強しなさい* (study) 。 _______ your lessons.
6. *寝なさい* (sleep) 。 _______ now.
7. *走らなさい* (run) 。 _______ across the street.
