Learn Conjugation Rules
Understand patterns before you practice
Group 1: Godan Verbs
Verbs ending in an u-row sound. The stem changes based on the conjugation form.
Endings
Examples
Conjugation Pattern
Group 2: Ichidan Verbs
Verbs ending in える or いる. Simply drop る and add the suffix.
Endings
Examples
Conjugation Pattern
Irregular Verbs
Only two verbs: する (to do) and 来る (to come). Must be memorized.
する (suru) - to do
来る (kuru) - to come
Note: The reading of 来る changes depending on the conjugation!
Te-form Rules
The te-form is used for requests, connecting actions, and forming the progressive.
Group 1 (Godan)
Group 2 (Ichidan)
Simple! Just drop る and add て.