命令形(めいれいけい)(Verb)!, Do (something)!

The imperative or command form (命令形) gives strong, direct commands, e.g. 食べろ ('Eat!'). On its own, it sounds harsh, so it's often softened. なさい is a more polite alternative, often used by parents or teachers toward children, e.g. 野菜を食べなさい ('Eat your vegetables!'). Both forms command action but differ in tone.

The imperative or command form (命令形) gives blunt commands, e.g. 止まれ ('Stop!'), often sounding forceful. Verb[て] form is softer and used for casual requests, e.g. 見て 'Look!'. Adding よ or ね softens it further, e.g. 見てね ('Take a look, okay?'), which is commonly done in friendly, everyday speech.

The imperative or command form (命令形) gives direct, blunt commands, e.g. 止まれ ('Stop!'). It can sound harsh unless softened with particles like よ, e.g. 頑張れよ ('Try harder, okay?'). In contrast, ことだ offers soft advice, e.g. 早起きすることだ ('You should wake up early.'), and is often used when giving recommendations or suggestions.

The imperative or command form (命令形) is used for blunt orders, e.g. 止まれ ('Stop!'), which can be harsh. In contrast, たらどう is a soft suggestion, similar to 'Why don't you (A)?' in English, e.g. 行ってみたらどう？ ('Why don't you try going?'). It gives the listener more freedom and therefore sounds more gentle.