〜ます

N5

polite verb ending

Formation

Verb stem + ます

Explanation

ます is the polite verb ending used in formal speech. It attaches to the verb stem (masu-stem) and is the default form for polite conversation.

Examples

毎日勉強します。
まいにちべんきょうします。
I study every day.
日本語を話します。
にほんごをはなします。
I speak Japanese.

Common Mistakes

  • !ます attaches to the verb stem, not the dictionary form

Related Grammar

〜ませんpolite negative verb〜ましたpolite past verb〜て / 〜でte-form (connecting, requesting)
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