V-・動詞連用形・めいしれんようけい
The verb continuative form, known as 連用形 (ren'yōkei) in Japanese, is a conjugated form of a verb used to connect with other words to form various grammatical structures. It represents a base form of the verb without auxiliary verbs.
The verb continuative form is constructed by adding an appropriate suffix to the verb stem. Japanese verbs are categorized into three groups: Group 1 (Godan verbs), Group 2 (Ichidan verbs), and Group 3 (irregular verbs).
For Group 1 verbs, the continuative form is created by changing the final kana to its corresponding "i" sound.
| Dictionary Form | Continuative Form |
|---|---|
| 飲む (のむ, nomu) | 飲み (のみ, nomi) |
| 行く (いく, iku) | 行き (いき, iki) |
| 話す (はなす, hanasu) | 話し (はなし, hanashi) |
| 書く (かく, kaku) | 書き (かき, kaki) |
| 聞く (きく, kiku) | 聞き (きき, kiki) |
For Group 2 verbs, the continuative form is created by dropping the final "る" (ru).
| Dictionary Form | Continuative Form |
|---|---|
| 食べる (たべる, taberu) | 食べ (たべ, tabe) |
| 見る (みる, miru) | 見 (み, mi) |
| 寝る (ねる, neru) | 寝 (ね, ne) |
For Group 3 verbs, the continuative forms are also irregular.
| Dictionary Form | Continuative Form |
|---|---|
| する (suru) | し (shi) |
| 来る (くる, kuru) | 来 (き, ki) |
The verb continuative form has various uses in Japanese, including:
The verb continuative form is a crucial part of Japanese grammar. Understanding its conjugation rules and uses will help improve one's ability to express themselves in Japanese. Mastering the verb continuative form will enable learners to communicate more smoothly and naturally in the language.