Chapter 1
Verbs動詞
Japanese has three verb groups with distinct conjugation rules. This chapter covers every major verb form — from the basics (dictionary, masu, past) through intermediate (potential, passive, causative) to advanced patterns (causative-passive, compound verbs). 16 topics, each with full conjugation tables and real examples.
What you will learn
How to identify and conjugate all three verb groups (五段 godan, 一段 ichidan, irregular). Every major form: polite, past, negative, te-form, progressive, potential, volitional, imperative, conditional, passive, causative, and compound verbs. With common mistakes for each form.
1The Three Verb Groups五段・一段・不規則2Dictionary Form & Stem辞書形・語幹3Masu Form (Polite)ます形4Past Tense (た Form)た形5Te Form (て Form)て形6Negative Formsない形・ません7Progressive ているている8Potential Form可能形9Volitional Form意向形10Imperative & Prohibitive命令形・禁止11Conditional Formsば・たら・なら・と12Passive Form受身形13Causative Form使役形14Causative-Passive使役受身形15Giving & Receivingあげる・もらう・くれる16Compound Verbs複合動詞
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