〜ません
Meaning
Polite negative
Explanation
Verb stem + ません
Examples
お肉は食べません。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜ません | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜ません → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜ません」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜ません」mean?+
「〜ません」means "Polite negative". Verb stem + ません It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜ません」?+
Example: お肉は食べません。.
Is 「〜ません」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜ません」 in context