động từ thểて (～V+て)
tekei
The Japanese te-form; connecting actions
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Formation 接続
Use the verb's て / で form; for example 書く→書いて, 読む→読んで, 食べる→食べて, する→して, 来る→来て
Explanation 説明
The te-form links actions and combines with many auxiliaries, including ください, いる, みる and おく. Its conjugation depends on the verb group and ending.
Examples 例文
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窓を開けてください。
Please open the window.
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ちょっと待ってください。
Please wait a moment.
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シャワーを浴びて、寝ます。
I will take a shower and go to bed.
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朝ご飯を食べて、学校に行きます。
I will eat breakfast and go to school.
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ここに名前を書いてください。
Please write your name here.
How related patterns differ 比較
し～し lists reasons or qualities, often non-exhaustively. The te-form connects actions; たり～たり gives sample activities. や～など lists a non-exhaustive set of nouns. Attachment depends on the type of item being linked.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| động từ thểて (～V+て) | The Japanese te-form; connecting actions | 窓を開けてください。 Please open the window. |
| ～やら～やら | Things like ... and ...; ... and ... among other things | 机の上には本やら書類やらが積んであります。 Books, documents, and all sorts of things are piled on the desk. |
| ～（も）～し、～し | Not only; both; listing reasons | この店は安いし、料理もおいしいです。 This restaurant is inexpensive, and the food is delicious too. |
| ～たり～たり ～する | Do things such as; alternately do | 日本では、学校で勉強したり、旅行したりした。 In Japan, I did things such as studying at school and traveling. |
| ～や～など | Things such as; and others | スーパーで野菜や果物などを買いました。 I bought vegetables, fruit and other things at the supermarket. |
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