JLPT N5 Grammar

Verb dictionary form

dictionary form — the plain form of verbs

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JLPT N5
PatternVerb dictionary form
Core Meaningthe plain form of verbs
StructureVerb dictionary form
Key Example字を書く。Write characters.

Structure

Verb dictionary form

Meaning and usage

Dictionary form is the base form of a verb and the starting point for many grammar patterns.

Example sentences

書くかくWrite characters.
ポスター貼るはるPut up a poster.

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Choose the correct answer「食べます」の辞書形は__