動詞の形N4
〜れ／〜ろ（命令）
Do...! (imperative)
Structure
V-命令形（五段：え段；一段：去る+ろ；する→しろ；来る→来い）
Explanation
The imperative form of verbs. Godan verbs: change the final u-vowel to e-vowel (e.g. 行く→行け); ichidan verbs: drop る and add ろ (e.g. 食べる→食べろ); する→しろ; 来る→来い. The imperative is blunt and strong, used by men with close acquaintances, by superiors with subordinates, or in emergencies.
Examples
早く起きろ！
Get up quickly!
こっちへ来い！
Come here!
Note
The imperative is very strong; use it with care. More polite alternatives: 〜なさい (from a superior) and 〜てください (general).
Related Grammar
〜な（禁止）〜なさい