japanese · Past & Experience · Lesson 73
Plain Negative Verbs: What You Don't Do
Learning the plain negative (ない-form) of verbs and vocabulary related to communication and delivery.
A colleague asks if you've sent the reply. You explain, "No, I haven't sent it because I haven't heard back yet." You also mention, "I usually don't send many letters, I prefer to call."
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to meet
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.
to send / escort
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.
to deliver
Group 2 verb
A simpler verb type that always ends in る. To change the form, just drop the る and add a new ending — like 食べる (eat) becomes 食べます.
to arrive / reach
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.
reply / response
Noun
A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.
telephone number
Noun
A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.
story / talk
Noun
A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.
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plain negative verb
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