〜ません

N5

polite negative verb

Structure

Verb stem + ません

Explanation

「〜ません」 means "polite negative verb". Structure: Verb stem + ません. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kyouhabenkyouoshimasen.

I will not do study today.

kyouhashitsumon'oshimasen.

I will not do question today.

kyouhakaimonooshimasen.

I will not do shopping today.

kyouhasentakuoshimasen.

I will not do laundry today.

kyouhadenwaoshimasen.

I will not do telephone call today.

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