日语动词变形
Learn how Japanese verbs change form in real conversations. Covers masu-form, dictionary form, te-form, past tense, negative, potential, passive, causative, and polite speech
Japanese verbs are divided into three groups: Godan (U-verbs), Ichidan (Ru-verbs), and Irregular verbs. Each group follows different conjugation rules.
e.g. 書く, 飲む, 話す
e.g. 食べる, 見る, 起きる
する, 来る
Click on a form to learn its rules, example sentences, and practice exercises.
Polite Form
Used for polite everyday conversation
Te-form
Connect actions, make requests
Negative Form
Express not doing something
Past Form
Describe past actions
Volitional Form
Suggestions and intentions
Potential Form
Express ability to do something
Passive Form
Express receiving an action
Causative Form
Make or let someone do something
Conditional Form
Express conditions (ば / たら)
Imperative Form
Give direct commands