N5verbpolitenegative
ません (masen) - Polite Negative
[Verb stem] + ません
Quick answer
[Verb stem] + ません means "Polite negative present/future". Mastering this N5 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.
Meaning
Polite negative present/future
Explanation
ません is the negative form of ます.
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[Verb stem] + ません
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026