N5verbpolite

ます (masu) - Polite Present/Future

[Verb stem] + ます

Quick answer

[Verb stem] + ます means "Polite present or future tense". As a N5 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

Polite present or future tense

Explanation

ます makes verbs polite and indicates present/future actions.

Examples

食べます
たべます。
I eat / I will eat.
行きます
いきます。
I go / I will go.

Practice this grammar

[Verb stem] + ます

Which sentence correctly uses "ます (masu) - Polite Present/Future"?

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026