N5verbpolitepastnegative
ませんでした (masen deshita) - Polite Past Negative
[Verb stem] + ませんでした
Quick answer
[Verb stem] + ませんでした means "Polite past negative". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Polite past negative
Explanation
ませんでした expresses actions that didn't happen in the past.
Examples
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[Verb stem] + ませんでした
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026