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