JLPT N3 grammar

〜たまえmeaning and usage

Meaning

Do A (a somewhat old-fashioned command, typically from a superior to a subordinate and mainly used by men)

How to form it

  • verb (masu-stem)たまえ

How it is used

An old-fashioned command, 'do A', used mainly by men to people below them, such as a boss to a subordinate. Authoritative but not rough. Today it sounds dated and appears mostly in fiction and drama.

Examples

  1. もう子供ではないのだから朝は自分で起きたまえ。

    You're no longer a child, so get up on your own in the morning.

  2. 遠慮しないで、たくさん食べたまえ。

    Don't hold back. Eat plenty.

  3. 君、この資料を明日までに読んでおきたまえ。

    You there, read through these papers by tomorrow.

About the example 1. Do A (command from a superior; masculine)