N4 Grammar: Commands & Obligations

Common mistakes

• Confusing it with the particle 'na' used for emphasis
• Incorrectly using the nai-form instead of the dictionary form + na
• Using it with superiors (it is very blunt and rude)

Common mistakes

• Using it in polite conversation (it is very blunt)
• Incorrect conjugation for Group 2 verbs (e.g., tabere instead of tabero)
• Confusing suru's imperative (shiro) with its potential form

Common mistakes

• Confusing with ～なくてもいい (don't have to)
• Mixing up ～なければならない with ～なればならない
• Incorrectly using the dictionary form instead of the nai-form stem

Common mistakes

• Confusing with ～なければならない (must do)
• Using the wrong particle (e.g., ～なくてもはいい)
• Forgetting the 'te' in 'nakutemo'

Common mistakes

• Using it with superiors (it is for inferiors)
• Confusing with the dictionary form + nasai
• Using it in situations where ～てください is more appropriate

Common mistakes

• Using the passive form instead of the causative form
• Confusing with 'sasete morau' (receiving permission/favor)
• Incorrectly conjugating the causative form