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

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