たまえ
(tamae)
Please (command)
Usage Frequency
UNCOMMON
N2
JLPT
たまえ
(tamae)
Please (command)
Usage Frequency
UNCOMMON
N2
JLPT
Definition
A strong imperative form used to give commands. Often used by men and can sound old-fashioned or formal.
How to Use
Verb ます-stem + たまえ
Common Usage
Verb ます-stem + たまえ
Context, Limitations and Specificities
When to use?
Used in contexts where the speaker wants to give a strong command or order, typically seen in historical dramas or specific formal situations.
Limitations and specificities
This form is generally used by men.
It is considered old-fashioned and not commonly used in modern everyday conversation.
May sound very formal or commanding, so it's not suitable for casual requests.
Example Sentences
来たまえ。
きたまえ。
kitamae.
Please come.
見たまえ。
みたまえ。
mitamae.
Please look.
言いたまえ。
いいたまえ。
iitamae.
Please say.
聞きたまえ。
ききたまえ。
kikitamae.
Please listen.
食べたまえ。
たべたまえ。
tabetamae.
Please eat.
書いたまえ。
かいたまえ。
kaitamae.
Please write.
飲みたまえ。
のみたまえ。
nomitamae.
Please drink.
出たまえ。
でたまえ。
detamae.
Please go out.
覚えたまえ。
おぼえたまえ。
oboetamae.
Please remember.
止めたまえ。
とめたまえ。
tometamae.
Please stop.