JLPT N5 grammar
する + noun pattern — Meaning & Examples
Attaching します to a noun creates a verb phrase. べんきょうします (to study), りょこうします (to travel). Works with katakana loanwords too: グーグルします (to Google).
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This point is part of the “Verb Groups and the ます Form” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N5 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does する + noun pattern mean?
Attaching します to a noun creates a verb phrase. べんきょうします (to study), りょこうします (to travel). Works with katakana loanwords too: グーグルします (to Google).
Is する + noun pattern on the JLPT N5 test?
する + noun pattern 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 する + noun pattern?
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.