3 Verb Groups

JLPT N5 Japanese self-study　·　~15 min　·　Group 1 (う), Group 2 (る), Group 3 (irregular) — the foundation of all conjugations

Before learning て-form, passive, potential, or causative — you MUST know which verb group a verb belongs to. Learn this once, unlock everything.

What you'll learn

• Identify Group 1 (Godan/う-verb): く・ぐ・す・つ・む・ぶ・ぬ・る*
• Identify Group 2 (Ichidan/る-verb): i/e + る
• Know Group 3: only する and くる
• Apply group rules to te-form and other conjugations
• Spot godan exceptions that look ichidan: 帰る, 入る, 走る, 知る, 切る

How to study “3 Verb Groups”

“3 Verb Groups” (Group 1 (う), Group 2 (る), Group 3 (irregular) — the foundation of all conjugations) is a JLPT N5 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 15 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.