Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn the three Japanese verb groups (godan, ichidan, irregular) and how to identify them from dictionary form.
- Form and connection: 一類いちるい・二類にるい・三類さんるい動詞どうし
- Nuance in real use: Verb groups are the contour lines on Japanese grammar's topographic map. Master them and you'll never get lost in conjugation.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn the three Japanese verb groups (godan, ichidan, irregular) and how to identify them from dictionary form.
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
一類いちるい・二類にるい・三類さんるい動詞どうしShow answer
Eat (Group 2) → Eat (polite)Show answer
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