JLPT N5 Grammar Point: Verb dictionary form (Group II)

JLPT N5

This JLPT N5 grammar point explains how to use Verb dictionary form (Group II) correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

• V(ます → remove ます) + る

Explanation

Remove ます and add る.

Usage

This makes the plain form for Group II verbs.

Formation

Take away ます from the ます-form, then add る.

Examples