〜する

〜する is a verb form expressing to do ~. Understanding this conjugation pattern is essential for expanding what you can express in Japanese. Verb forms are the backbone of Japanese grammar — each form unlocks new ways to describe actions, states, and intentions.

This is a foundational pattern that you will use from day one of your Japanese studies.

When to Use#

• When performing an action using する verbs
• When creating verbs from nouns (勉強する, 料理する)

When NOT to Use#

• In very formal writing where a more sophisticated expression would be expected

Example Sentences#

• 毎日勉強します。 — I study every day.
• 怪我をしました。 — I got injured.
• 毎日二時間勉強します。 — I study for 2 hours every day.

Practice#

Try reading these sentences aloud, then check the translation and vocabulary:

Common Mistakes#

1. Wrong verb group conjugation — Group 1 and Group 2 verbs conjugate differently. Common pitfall: treating Group 1 verbs ending in る (like 帰る) as Group 2 verbs.