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五段ごだん動詞どうし · Godan verbs

辞書形じしょけい

Dictionary form

The base form listed in dictionaries. Used in casual present/future statements, before many grammar patterns, and as the form you learn first.

When to use

  • Casual statements: 明日行く
  • Before こと・の・ところ grammar
  • Listed in vocab lists and dictionaries

How to form

  1. 1This is the citation form — no conjugation step.
  2. 2Godan verbs end in a kana in the う row (う・く・ぐ・す・つ・ぬ・ぶ・む・る).
  3. 3Ichidan verbs end in る preceded by い or え (食べる, 見る).

Examples

書く書く
食べる食べる
するする
来る来る