Lesson

Getting Past Godan

Compared to the past tense, the negative past tense isn't so tough. Get in here and show 'em who's boss!

Lesson Objectives

  • Learn how to form the plain negative past tense of godan verbs..
  • Practice using the plain negative past form to make sentences in Japanese.
  • Increase your vocabulary of Japanese verbs and learn what particle to use for verbs おりる and のる.

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