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Plain Form Introduction

Learn what the plain form is, where it appears, and how it changes the tone from polite speech to neutral or casual Japanese.

Identify plain-form verbs in short sentences and dialogue.Convert common ます-form verbs into basic plain forms.Recognize when plain form is used in dictionaries, casual speech, and quoted content.

Guided study

What the plain form is

The plain form is the base, non-polite style of Japanese. It is the form you see in dictionaries, many grammar patterns, and casual conversation. It is not rude by itself, but it sounds less formal than ます-form.

毎日べんきょうします。

I study every day.

Polite style.

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毎日べんきょうする。

I study every day.

Plain style.

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