〜ます

N5

polite present verb

Structure

Verb stem + ます

Explanation

「〜ます」 means "polite present verb". Structure: Verb stem + ます. 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

mainichibenkyouoshimasu.

I do study every day.

mainichishitsumon'oshimasu.

I do question every day.

mainichikaimonooshimasu.

I do shopping every day.

mainichisentakuoshimasu.

I do laundry every day.

mainichidenwaoshimasu.

I do telephone call every day.

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