N5verbpolitepast
ました (mashita) - Polite Past
[Verb stem] + ました
Quick answer
[Verb stem] + ました means "Polite past tense". This N5 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.
Meaning
Polite past tense
Explanation
ました expresses completed actions in the past.
Examples
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[Verb stem] + ました
Which sentence correctly uses "ました (mashita) - Polite Past"?
Vocabulary from these examples
Last updated Jul 4, 2026