Japanese Verb Conjugation Basic 5 Forms

Master the 5 essential Japanese verb forms with clear explanations, guided repetition, and self-check quizzes.
What you'll learn
✓ How Japanese verbs are grouped (Group 1, 2, and 3)
✓ How to make and use 5 forms : masu-form dictionary-form nai-form te-form ta-form
✓ Common sentence patterns using each form
✓ How to practice safely and confidently
Requirements
● No prior knowledge of Japanese verb conjugation is required
● Basic knowledge of hiragana is helpful
● In video lessons, romaji support is provided for both verb conjugation formation and example sentences
● PDF materials are written in kana and JLPT N5-level kanji with furigana; romaji is included only where necessary when explaining how to form verb conjugations
● Audio is provided for all examples to help learners connect hiragana with sound
● Designed for beginners and JLPT N5-N4 learners
Description
About the Audio Used in This Course
To provide clear, consistent, and easy-to-follow explanations in English, some grammar explanation sections in this course use AI-generated audio. This allows learners to focus on understanding verb conjugation rules without being distracted by variations in speaking style.
All Japanese example sentences in this course are presented with natural pronunciation, and audio is provided throughout the course to support listening, pronunciation, and repetition-based practice.
The teaching approach, lesson structure, examples, and overall course design have been carefully created and supervised by a Japanese language educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. AI is used as a delivery tool for clarity and consistency, while all educational content is human-designed.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Understand how Japanese verbs are grouped
• Correctly form the five basic verb conjugations
• Use masu-form, dictionary-form, nai-form, te-form, and ta-form in sentences
• Recognize common sentence patterns used with each verb form
• Build a strong grammatical foundation for JLPT N5-N4 level Japanese
Teaching Approach and Learning Philosophy
This course focuses on understanding patterns, not memorizing charts.
Verb conjugation is taught using the masu-form as a base, since it is familiar, clear, and widely used. From this form, learners gradually learn how to transform verbs into other essential forms. This approach helps reduce confusion and allows learners to see how different conjugations are connected.
Each verb form is introduced by verb group step by step so learners can master simpler patterns before moving on to more complex ones.
Romaji is provided as learning support, mainly in videos that explain how to form verb conjugations. Sentence pattern PDFs are written in kana and basic kanji with furigana, encouraging learners to transition smoothly toward reading real Japanese.
How This Course Works
Each lesson follows the same clear structure
• Grammar explanations in plain English
• Example sentences
• "Repeat after me" practice videos
• able PDF worksheets
• Short quizzes to check understanding
Learners are also encouraged to create their own simple sentences to reinforce learning.
Who This Course Is For
This course is intended for
• Beginners learning Japanese
• JLPT N5-N4 learners
• Self-study learners seeking clear grammar explanations
• Learners who feel confused by verb conjugation
This course is not intended for
• Learners focused on free conversation practice
• Advanced learners (JLPT N2 and above)
If you want to build a solid foundation in Japanese verbs and understand how sentences are formed, this course is the perfect starting point.
Let's begin with Japanese verb conjugation.
Who this course is for
■ Beginners learning Japanese
■ JLPT N5-N4 Learners
■ Self-study learners who want clear grammar explanations
■ Learners who feel confused about verb conjugation
■ Japanese language teachers looking for clear English explanations
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