501 Japanese Verbs Apr 2026

A classic Group 2 (ru-verb). Simply drop the ru and add masu to be polite.

Used for everything from "watching Netflix" to "looking at a map." 501 Japanese Verbs

Master the Core: 501 Japanese Verbs 🇯🇵 Whether you are prepping for the JLPT or just want to stop stuttering during your Tokyo travels, mastering verbs is the ultimate "cheat code" for fluency. Japanese verbs follow incredibly logical patterns—once you unlock the "501" essentials, you can express almost any thought. 💡 Why "501"? A classic Group 2 (ru-verb)