〜に行く
Meaning
Go to do something
Explanation
V-masu base + に行きます
Examples
京都へ写真を撮りに行きます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜に行く | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜に行く → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
↔️ Compare — Easy to Confuse
「に」vs「で」: に marks destination/time. で marks location of action or means.
⚠️ 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
「〜に行く」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 「〜に行く」mean?+
「〜に行く」means "Go to do something". V-masu base + に行きます It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜に行く」?+
Example: 京都へ写真を撮りに行きます。.
Is 「〜に行く」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜に行く」 in context