JLPT N5 grammar
Group 1 verbs (u-verbs / godan) — Meaning & Examples
Verbs ending in a u-sound (く、ぐ、す、つ、む、ぶ、ぬ、る with consonant before). Conjugate by changing the final sound row. Examples: かく、のむ、はなす.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Group 1 verbs (u-verbs / godan) mean?
Verbs ending in a u-sound (く、ぐ、す、つ、む、ぶ、ぬ、る with consonant before). Conjugate by changing the final sound row. Examples: かく、のむ、はなす.
Is Group 1 verbs (u-verbs / godan) on the JLPT N5 test?
Group 1 verbs (u-verbs / godan) is taught in the JLPT N5 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Verb Groups and the ます Form”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise Group 1 verbs (u-verbs / godan)?
Open the “Verb Groups and the ます Form” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N5 mock exams, with no ads.