The て-Form: How to Make It

Learn how to form the て-form of common verbs so you can use key beginner grammar that builds on it.

Identify the main て-form conjugation patterns for N5 verbs.Convert common verbs into the correct て-form.Prepare for upcoming lessons that use the て-form for requests, links, permission, and ongoing actions.

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Why the て-Form Matters

The て-form is one of the most important building blocks in beginner Japanese. Many high-frequency patterns depend on it, including 〜てください, 〜てもいい, 〜ている, and action linking.

たべる → たべて

eat → eat and / please eat / eating

The same て-form supports many later grammar patterns.

みる → みて

see → seeing / please see

みて is the regular ichidan て-form.

くる → きて

come → come and / please come

きて is the irregular て-form of 来る.

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