Exercises in Japanese Verb Tenses for Beginners

Mastering verb tenses is a crucial step for anyone beginning their journey into the Japanese language. Japanese verbs change form to indicate different tenses, moods, and levels of politeness, making them foundational to effective communication. In these exercises, we will focus on the primary tenses—present, past, and future—while also introducing basic conjugation rules and common irregular verbs. Whether you're struggling with the difference between "miru" (to see) in its various forms or trying to get a handle on more complex verbs, these exercises are designed to build your confidence and proficiency. These beginner-friendly exercises will guide you through the intricacies of Japanese verb conjugation with clear explanations and practical examples. You'll start with simple verbs and gradually progress to more complex forms, ensuring a solid understanding of each tense before moving on to the next. By practicing regularly, you'll develop a natural feel for verb usage, making your spoken and written Japanese more fluent and accurate. Get ready to dive in and transform your grasp of Japanese verb tenses from basic to proficient!

Exercise 1

1. 彼は毎朝7時に*起きます* (wake up).

2. 昨日、私は家で映画を*見ました* (watched).

3. 明日、私たちは公園で*遊びます* (play).

4. 毎日、彼女は学校へ*行きます* (go).

5. 先週の日曜日、彼らは山に*登りました* (climbed).

6. 今、私は本を*読んでいます* (reading).

7. 来年、彼は日本に*行きます* (go).

8. 先週、彼女は新しい車を*買いました* (bought).

9. 昨夜、私たちはレストランで*食べました* (ate).

10. 毎朝、私はコーヒーを*飲みます* (drink).

Exercise 2

1. 私は毎朝コーヒーを*飲みます* (to drink in the present tense).

2. 彼は昨日の夜、映画を*見ました* (to watch in the past tense).

3. 来週、私たちは友達に*会います* (to meet in the future tense).

4. 彼女は毎日学校に*行きます* (to go in the present tense).

5. 週末に家族と一緒に公園で*遊びます* (to play in the future tense).

6. 先週の日曜日、私は新しい本を*読みました* (to read in the past tense).

7. 明日の夜に彼とレストランで*食べます* (to eat in the future tense).

8. 彼らは毎晩テレビを*見ます* (to watch in the present tense).

9. 昨日、私は友達と電話で*話しました* (to talk in the past tense).

10. 次の月曜日、彼女は新しい仕事を*始めます* (to start in the future tense).

Exercise 3

1. 彼は毎朝コーヒーを*飲みます*。(habit)

2. 昨日、私は友達と映画を*見ました*。(past tense)

3. 明日、私たちは学校に*行きます*。(future tense)

4. 彼女はとても速く*走ります*。(present tense, fast movement)

5. 週末に家族と一緒に公園で*遊びます*。(weekend activity)

6. 来週、私は新しい本を*買います*。(future tense, purchasing)

7. 彼は毎日家で*勉強します*。(habit, studying)

8. 昨夜、私はおいしい夕食を*食べました*。(past tense, eating)

9. 明日、彼女は友達に*会います*。(future tense, meeting)

10. 私たちは今、図書館で*本を読みます*。(present tense, reading)