た form

• Learn how to conjugate verbs into the た (ta) form for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3.

• Use the た (ta) form with
  ほうがいいです (hou ga ii desu)
  ー It’s better to do something.

• Easy tips for memorizing the

  た form conjugation.

Lesson Overview

What is the た (ta) form?

• The た form is a casual past tense form in Japanese when it is used at the end of a sentence. However, if it is used in the middle of sentences, it doesn’t show the politeness level of the sentence, because politeness is usually shown at the end of a sentence.

• The た form is used with grammar like ほうがいいです (hou ga ii desu) ー it’s better to...

• It is important to learn the た form because it helps you express past actions, suggestions, and more!

Understanding ta-form CONJUGATION

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Let's listen to this た form conjugation song!!!

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Options (8)

Kaimasu

Mochimasu

Kakimasu

Nakimasu

Shinimasu

Yomimasu

Oyogimasu

Nugimasu

Drag and drop the verb based on its ~TA form conjugation.

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~tta

~ita

~nda

~ida

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Hanasu / Hanashimasu - To talk/speak

(group 1)

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iu / iimasu - To say

(group 1)

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miru / mimasu - To see/watch

(group 2)

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suru / shimasu - To do

(group 3)

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～たほうがいいです

The structure 〜たほうがいいです (...ta houga ii desu) is used to give advice or suggestions, meaning "it is better to [verb]" or "you should [verb]". It suggests a course of action that is recommended for the listener's benefit or for a better outcome.

Formula
VERB た (ta) form + ほうがいいです (hou ga ii desu)

Example :
You should study

Polite form: Benkyoushimasu
Ta form: Benkyoushita

Benkyoushita hou ga ii desu

Can you conjugate this sentence using the ～たほうがいいです (...ta hou ga ii desu) conjugation? Choose one and raise your hand to say it out loud:

Mizu o nomimasu (Drink water) ー Verb group 1
Sensei ni kikimasu (Ask the teacher) ー Verb group 1
Hon o yomimasu (Read a book) ー Verb group 1
Hiragana de kakimasu (Write in hiragana) ー Verb group 1
Anime o mimasu (Watch anime) ー Verb group 2

​You can also use this dictionary to help you with verb conjugation:
https://conjugator.reverso.net/conjugation-japanese.html

Open Ended

Can you conjugate this sentence using the ～たほうがいいです (...ta hou ga ii desu) conjugation? Choose one and raise your hand to say it out loud:

Mizu o nomimasu (Drink water) ー Verb group 1
Sensei ni kikimasu (Ask the teacher) ー Verb group 1
Hon o yomimasu (Read a book) ー Verb group 1
Hiragana de kakimasu (Write in hiragana) ー Verb group 1
Anime o mimasu (Watch anime) ー Verb group 2

​You can also use this dictionary to help you with verb conjugation:
https://conjugator.reverso.net/conjugation-japanese.html