Japanese Verb Conjugation Guide
Japanese verbs conjugate by group. Master dictionary form, then ます, て, ない, and past forms for daily communication.
Three groups
Group 1 (u-verbs), Group 2 (ru-verbs), and irregular する/来る. Identify group from dictionary form endings.
Essential forms
ます-form for polite speech, て-form for requests and grammar chains, ない-form for negation, た-form for past.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the te-form used for?
て-form links sentences, makes requests (食べて), and appears in many grammar patterns (ている, てください).