GRAMMAR TOOLS
Japanese Te-form
The te-form is one of the most useful verb forms in Japanese.
First, learn how to make it.
Then practice changing verbs into the te-form.
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What is the Te-form?
The te-form connects a verb to many useful Japanese expressions.
The ending changes depending on the verb type.
02
How to Make the Te-form
First, check whether the verb is a Ru-verb, U-verb, or irregular verb.
Ru-verbs
Ichidan verbs
U-verbs
Godan verbs
Look at the final sound of the dictionary form.
Irregular verbs
Learn these two forms as a set.
03
Te-form Practice
Choose a verb. Say the te-form, then check your answer.
MAKE THE TE-FORM
たべる
to eat
ANSWER
04
What is the Te-form Used For?
The te-form connects to many useful grammar patterns.
〜てください
Please do…
〜てもいいですか?
May I…?
〜てはいけません
You must not…
〜てもいいです
You may…
〜ています
doing… / in a state…
IMPORTANT
〜ています has two common meanings
The meaning depends on the verb and the situation.