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Plain Present Verbs: Describing Daily Actions

Introducing the plain present (dictionary) form of verbs and common daily activities.

You're describing your typical day to a new acquaintance. You say, "Every morning, I brush my teeth and take a shower." Then you add, "On weekends, I often play with friends or swim at the pool."

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洗う (あらう)

to wash

Group 1 verb

The most common verb type. The ending sound changes depending on how you use it — like how 飲む (drink) becomes 飲みます in polite speech.

磨く (みがく)

to polish / brush (teeth)

Group 1 verb

The most common verb type. The ending sound changes depending on how you use it — like how 飲む (drink) becomes 飲みます in polite speech.

お風呂 (おふろ)

bath / bathroom

Noun

A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.