Plain Past Tense Quiz

Godan verb with `ku' ending, transitive verb

to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth)

to refine; to improve

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

to hang (e.g. picture); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag)

to sit

auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb

to be partway (verb); to begin (but not complete)

to take (time, money); to expend (money, time, etc.)

to make (a call)

to multiply

to secure (e.g. lock)

to put on (glasses, etc.)

to cover

to burden someone

to apply (insurance)

to turn on (an engine, etc.); to set (a dial, an alarm clock, etc.)

to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on

to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)

to bind

to pour (or sprinkle, spray, etc.) onto

to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)

to increase further

to catch (in a trap, etc.)

to set atop

to erect (a makeshift building)

to hold (a play, festival, etc.)

auxiliary verb

(after -masu stem of verb) indicates (verb) is being directed to (someone)

adjective (keiyoushi)

dull; uninteresting; boring; tedious

insignificant; unimportant; trifling; trivial; worthless

absurd; foolish; silly

useless; pointless; disappointing

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

to put in; to let in; to take in; to bring in; to insert; to set (a jewel, etc.); to ink in (e.g. a tattoo)

to admit; to accept; to employ; to hire

to accept; to comply; to grant; to adopt (a policy, etc.); to take (advice, etc.); to listen to; to pay attention to

to include

to pay (one's rent, etc.)

to cast (a vote)

to make (tea, coffee, etc.)

to turn on (a switch, etc.)

to send (a fax); to call

adjective (keiyoushi)

slow

late (e.g. "late at night")

too late

dull; stupid

Godan verb with `u' ending, transitive verb

to wash

to investigate

adjective (keiyoushi)

strong; powerful; mighty; potent

resistant; resilient; durable

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

to show; to display

adjective (keiyoushi)

weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)