Essential Japanese Verbs for Beginners: Start Speaking Today!
1. Introduction: Learn Basic Verbs to Start Speaking Japanese!
In our previous post, we learned essential Japanese nouns and daily routine words. But to truly communicate, you need verbs!
Verbs describe actions, making them one of the most important parts of any language. Today, we’ll introduce **basic Japanese verbs** that you can start using right away!
2. 10 Essential Japanese Verbs You Must Know
🔹 食べる (Taberu) – Eat 🍏
- りんごを食べる (Ringo o taberu) – Eat an apple
- ごはんを食べる (Gohan o taberu) – Eat rice
🔹 飲む (Nomu) – Drink ☕
- おちゃを飲む (Ocha o nomu) – Drink tea
- みずを飲む (Mizu o nomu) – Drink water
🔹 見る (Miru) – See / Watch 👀
- テレビを見る (Terebi o miru) – Watch TV
- 映画を見る (Eiga o miru) – Watch a movie
🔹 行く (Iku) – Go 🚶♂️
- 学校へ行く (Gakkō e iku) – Go to school
- 東京へ行く (Tōkyō e iku) – Go to Tokyo
🔹 する (Suru) – Do 🏃♂️
- 勉強をする (Benkyō o suru) – Study
- 運動をする (Undō o suru) – Exercise
3. How to Remember Verbs Easily?
- ✅ **Use gestures** – Say "食べる！" (Eat!) while pretending to eat.
- ✅ **Say them out loud** – When reading, say "読む！(Yomu!)" (Read!)
- ✅ **Practice with a friend** – Ask, "カフェに行く？(Kafe ni iku?)" (Shall we go to a café?)
4. Summary & What’s Next?
Today, we learned:
- ✅ Essential verbs like **食べる (Eat), 見る (See), 行く (Go), する (Do), 話す (Speak)**
- ✅ How to use them in simple sentences
- ✅ Fun ways to practice in daily life
Next time, we’ll learn how to **make simple sentences with these verbs**! Stay tuned! 🚀
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