ます

masu

polite verb ending indicating respect

私は学生です。

I am a student.

formal

A polite verb ending used to indicate respect or formality when speaking to others, especially in formal or polite contexts.

これは本です。

This is a book.

私は食べます。

I will eat.

The 'ます' form is used in polite speech and is often paired with the 'て' form for more complex sentences.

Collocations

to eat

to go

Use 'ます' to show respect in formal or polite conversations.

Always use 'ます' when speaking politely or formally.

Derived from the polite verb conjugation in Japanese, often used to soften the tone of a sentence.

The 'ます' form is essential for polite conversation and is used in formal settings, business, and when speaking to strangers or superiors.

ます

polite verb ending

suffix

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