JLPT N5 grammar
Group 3 (irregular) — Meaning & Examples
Only two irregular verbs: する (to do) → します, and くる (to come) → きます. Both are extremely common and must be memorised.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Group 3 (irregular) mean?
Only two irregular verbs: する (to do) → します, and くる (to come) → きます. Both are extremely common and must be memorised.
Is Group 3 (irregular) on the JLPT N5 test?
Group 3 (irregular) 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 3 (irregular)?
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.