文末表現N3
〜たまえ
...! (soft command, male)
Structure
V-ます形(語幹)+ たまえ
Explanation
A formal but commanding way to say てください, "do...!". Attaches to the masu-stem + たまえ, used by male seniors to juniors (ここに座りたまえ).
Examples
こちらに座りたまえ。
Have a seat over here.
遠慮せずに、何でも言いたまえ。
Don't hesitate—say whatever you like.
Note
たまえ is a somewhat stiff command used by male seniors; not very common in modern speech.
Related Grammar
〜なさい〜てください