Meaning
To describe several actions happening in sequence, connect multiple verbs using their te-form (て形). This structure is used when listing actions or events in chronological order. The tense of the entire sentence is determined by the final verb at the end.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词 | 動詞1（て形）、動詞2（て形）… |
Examples
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お菓子を 持って いきます。
I will bring snacks (and take them with me). -
毎日 9時に 会社に 行って、12時に 昼ごはんを 食べて、午後6時に 家へ 戻ります。
Every day I go to the office at 9 o'clock, eat lunch at 12 o'clock, and return home at 6 p.m. -
土曜日に ともだちと いっしょに 昼ごはんを 食べて、映画を見て、カラオケに 行きました。
On Saturday, I ate lunch with friends, watched a movie, and went to karaoke.
Summary
- Use te-form verbs to connect multiple consecutive actions in sequence
- The tense is controlled only by the final verb; all preceding verbs use te-form
- Commonly used to describe daily routines, ordered events, or chains of activities