JLPT N4 Grammar
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to go on; to continue
Category: Time & Sequence
The grammar pattern 'V-て + いく' is used to indicate an action or state that continues from the present into the future, or an action where the subject moves away from the speaker. It often describes a progressive change or a trend. This pattern is commonly used to express ongoing actions or future plans, and can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from everyday activities to larger-scale changes or trends. For example, it can be used to describe a person's intention to continue studying Japanese, or a trend of increasing temperatures leading to blooming flowers.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Te-form of the verb | V-て + いく | 勉強して行く (studying and going) |
| Te-form of the verb with the auxiliary verb 'する' | V-て + する + いく | 勉強して行く (studying and going) |
| Te-form of the verb with the auxiliary verb 'する' and the particle 'から' | V-てから + する + いく | 勉強してから行く (going after studying) |
これからも日本語の勉強を続けて行くつもりです。
Korekara mo nihongo no benkyou o tsuzukete iku tsumori desu.
I will continue studying Japanese from now on.
これからも (from now on), 日本語の勉強 (studying Japanese), を続けて (continuing), 行くつもり (going to go)
暖かくなると、花が咲いて行くでしょう。
Atatakaku natta to, hana ga saku te iku deshou.
As it gets warmer, the flowers will bloom.
暖かくなると (as it gets warmer), 花が咲く (flowers blooming), て行く (going to bloom)
船がどんどん遠くへ行く。
Fune ga dondon tōku e iku.
The ship is moving further and further away.
船が (the ship), どんどん (further and further), 遠くへ (away)
This pattern is used to describe ongoing actions or future plans, and can be used to describe a wide range of situations. It is often used in informal speech and writing, and can be used to express a sense of movement or progression. It is also used to describe a trend or a change that is happening over time.
The pattern 'te kuru' is used to describe movement towards the present or speaker, whereas 'te iku' is used to describe movement away from the speaker or a future action.
The pattern 'te kuru' is used to describe movement towards the present or speaker, whereas 'te iku' is used to describe movement away from the speaker or a future action.
The pattern 'te iku' is used to describe an action or state that continues from the present into the future, whereas the literal meaning of the verb may be different.
When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, be careful to use the correct form of the verb and the auxiliary verb 'する' if necessary. Also, make sure to use the correct particle and word order to convey the intended meaning.
これからも日本語の勉強を続けて ______ つもりです。
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