N4 Grammar: Compound Verbs

Common mistakes

• Using it for planned starts (use ～始める instead).
• Using with verbs that don't imply a burst of action.
• Confusing with the literal meaning of 'to take out' (dasu).

Common mistakes

• Confusing with ～出す which implies a sudden, unexpected start.
• Using the dictionary form instead of the ます-stem.
• Using it for actions that are instantaneous rather than continuous.

Common mistakes

• Using the dictionary form instead of the ます-stem.
• Forgetting to change the object particle from 'wo' to 'no' (e.g., kanji wo yomikata is wrong).
• Confusing with 'hou' (same kanji 方) which means direction or side.

Common mistakes

• Confusing it with ～づらい (which is more about emotional pain/physical discomfort).
• Using the negative form of the verb + にくい.
• Mixing it up with the adjective 'nikui' meaning hateful.

Common mistakes

• Trying to use it with verbs like 'to wake up' or 'to arrive' which happen instantly.
• Confusing with the intransitive verb 'owaru' used on its own.
• Using the て-form + 終わる instead of the ます-stem.

Common mistakes

• Keeping the 'i' in i-adjectives (e.g., atsui-sugiru is wrong; should be atsu-sugiru).
• Using with adjectives that don't have a clear limit.
• Confusing with ～すぎる which can also be used as a standalone verb.

Common mistakes

• Using it for actions that don't have duration.
• Confusing with ～ていく which also shows continuation but from the perspective of the future.
• Incorrectly using transitive/intransitive forms of 'continue'.

Common mistakes

• Using with potential form (e.g., yomeruyasui is wrong).
• Forgetting that the whole word becomes an i-adjective (conjugates like 'oishii').
• Confusing it with the adjective 'yasui' meaning cheap.