Verb reference

This page serves as a quick reference for working with verbs. It’s not mean as a full explanation or replacement of a handbook.

ConjugationMeaning
stem + ますPresent perfect
stem +ましたPast perfect
stem +たいですExpressing a desire
stem +ませんPresent negative
stem +ませんでしたPast Negative
stem +ましょうImperative
stem +ましょうか
stem +ませんかか
Invitation / offer
て ConjugationDescription
~ているPresent continuous
~て下さいPolite request
~てもいいですGranting permission
~てはいけませんProhibiting something