Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn to express purpose of movement using "masu-stem + に + movement verb".
- Form and connection: [Verb masu-stem] に 行いきます / 来きます / 帰かえります
- Nuance in real use: に行く gives purpose and meaning to physical movement. You're not just moving — you're setting out for a reason.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn to express purpose of movement using "masu-stem + に + movement verb".
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
Show answer
[Verb masu-stem] に 行いきます / 来きます / 帰かえりますShow answer
I go to watch a movie.Show answer
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