〜ています

N5

progressive / state

Structure

Verb te-form + います

Explanation

「〜ています」 means "progressive / state". Structure: Verb te-form + います. 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

imabenkyouoshiteimasu.

I am doing study now.

imashitsumon'oshiteimasu.

I am doing question now.

imakaimonooshiteimasu.

I am doing shopping now.

imasentakuoshiteimasu.

I am doing laundry now.

imadenwaoshiteimasu.

I am doing telephone call now.

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