Japanese Te-Form Quiz
Practice te-form conjugations for godan, ichidan, and irregular verbs. Multiple-choice format with instant feedback and a mistake review at the end. Free, no signup, perfect for JLPT N5 and N4 preparation.
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Te-Form Conjugation Rules
Ichidan verbs
Drop る, add て.
食べる → 食べて
Godan: う/つ/る → って
End in u, tsu, or ru.
買う → 買って
待つ → 待って
帰る → 帰って
Godan: む/ぶ/ぬ → んで
End in mu, bu, or nu.
飲む → 飲んで
遊ぶ → 遊んで
死ぬ → 死んで
Godan: く → いて (except 行く)
End in ku → ite. Iku is irregular.
書く → 書いて
行く → 行って (irreg)
Godan: ぐ → いで
End in gu → ide.
泳ぐ → 泳いで
Godan: す → して
End in su → shite.
話す → 話して
Irregular
Memorize these two.
する → して
来る → 来て (kite)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the te-form in Japanese and why is it important?
The te-form (て形) is one of the most important Japanese verb conjugations because it serves as the foundation for many grammar patterns. It connects clauses (acting like "and" or "so"), forms the present continuous tense (te + iru), gives commands and requests (te + kudasai), and combines with many auxiliary verbs. Mastering the te-form is essential for JLPT N5 onwards and unlocks roughly half of intermediate Japanese grammar.
How do you form the te-form?
Te-form rules depend on the verb group. Ichidan verbs simply drop the final る and add て (taberu → tabete, miru → mite). Godan verbs follow ending-based rules: う/つ/る → って (kau → katte), む/ぶ/ぬ → んで (yomu → yonde), く → いて (kaku → kaite, except iku → itte), ぐ → いで (oyogu → oyoide), and す → して (hanasu → hanashite). The two irregular verbs are する → して and 来る (kuru) → きて.
Why does iku (行く) become itte (行って) instead of iite?
Iku (行く, to go) is the only Japanese verb that breaks the standard く → いて te-form rule. Instead of iite, it becomes itte (行って). This is a historical irregularity that you simply have to memorize. Iku is a godan verb in every other respect, so its other conjugations follow normal patterns.
What grammar patterns use the te-form?
The te-form appears in dozens of essential grammar patterns: te + iru (present continuous), te + kudasai (polite request), te + mo ii (permission), te + wa ikenai (prohibition), te + kara (after doing), te + miru (try doing), te + ageru/kureru/morau (giving and receiving), te + shimau (completed action or regret), te + iku/kuru (gradual change), and many more. Studying the te-form deeply pays off across every JLPT level.
What level JLPT covers te-form conjugation?
Te-form conjugation appears on JLPT N5 and is tested heavily on N4. By N3 and above, exams assume mastery and test grammar patterns built on top of the te-form rather than the conjugation itself. If you are preparing for any JLPT level, this is one of the highest-value conjugations to drill.
How is this quiz structured?
Each round has 10 multiple-choice questions. You see a verb in dictionary form along with its meaning and have to pick the correct te-form from four options. After answering you get instant feedback showing the correct form. At the end you see your score plus a review of any wrong answers so you can focus on the verbs you missed.