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Verb[ます]+ たまえ
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About たまえ
Originally coming from the う-Verb 給う 'to give', or 'to bestow', the imperative form たまえ may be seen attached to the ます-stem of verbs, in order to create a light order. It is often translated simply as 'please do (A)'.
Despite this, たまえ is a structure that is only used to someone of lower status than the speaker, and primarily only by men. This 'lower status relationship' is usually one that is obvious between both the speaker and the listener, such as a boss and subordinate.
Despite this, たまえ is a structure that is only used to someone of lower status than the speaker, and primarily only by men. This 'lower status relationship' is usually one that is obvious between both the speaker and the listener, such as a boss and subordinate.
- まあまあ、とりあえず座りたまえ。Well, please, take a seat.
- 何か言いたそうな顔をしている君!考えてる事を言いたまえ!You look like you want to say something! Please say what you are thinking!
- 遠慮せずどんどん食べたまえ。Please eat as much as you want without holding back.
Fun-fact - In the past, たまえ was sometimes used to ask for favors or for wishes to be granted in prayers. However, this use will primarily only be seen in books in the modern era.
- 我らに罪をおかす者を、我らがゆるすごとく、我らの罪をもゆるしたまえ。Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
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勉強をやりたまえ。
Study!
怒った上司:「何かを実行する前にまず少し考えたまえ!」
Angry boss: 'Before you do something, think a little first!'
上司:「これを、明日までに終えたまえ。」
Boss: 'Finish this by tomorrow.'
A:「何て、言ったの。」B:「お前にうんざりだ!うちの会社をとっとと辞めたまえ!って言ったんだよ。」
A: 'What did he say?' B: 'He said: 'I am fed up with you. Leave my company at once!''
オフィスの中で:「次の人、入りたまえ。」
In the office: 'Next person, come in.'
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