〜て (て形)
Meaning
Linking actions, requests
Explanation
V-te form
Examples
本を読んで、寝ます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜て (て形) | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜て (て形) → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Common mistake: using the wrong verb group for て-form conjugation. Group 1, 2, and irregular verbs all form て differently.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜て (て形)」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 「〜て (て形)」mean?+
「〜て (て形)」means "Linking actions, requests". V-te form It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜て (て形)」?+
Example: 本を読んで、寝ます。.
Is 「〜て (て形)」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜て (て形)」 in context