〜ます (ます形)
Meaning
Polite present/future
Explanation
Verb stem + ます
Examples
毎日6時に起きます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜ます (ます形) | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜ます (ます形) → 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
「〜ます (ます形)」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 「〜ます (ます形)」mean?+
「〜ます (ます形)」means "Polite present/future". Verb stem + ます It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜ます (ます形)」?+
Example: 毎日6時に起きます。.
Is 「〜ます (ます形)」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜ます (ます形)」 in context