Used for everything from "watching Netflix" to "looking at a map."
A classic Group 2 (ru-verb). Simply drop the ru and add masu to be polite.
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Essential for travel. Remember: the "te-form" is irregular ( itte !).
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Most learners struggle with the form. Think of it as the "And" connector. If you want to say "I'll go and eat," you change Iku to Itte : "Itte tabemasu."