introduction

い・動詞・た形
Reading: い・どうし・たけい
Meanings: u-verbs (past casual)
Explanation
explanation
The *た form* of *う-verbs* is the **casual** past tense. Unlike *る-verbs*, the ending changes depending on the final consonant of the `verb`.
explanation
The rules follow the same sound changes as the *て form*: *く* becomes *いた*, *ぐ* becomes *いだ*, *す* becomes *した*, *む/ぶ/ぬ* become *んだ*, *つ/る/う* become *った*.
explanation
One important exception: *いく* (to go) becomes *いった*, not *いいた*.
structure
Example sentences
わたしはケーキを買った。
watashi wa keeki o katta.
I bought a cake.
ともだちは駅へ行った。
tomodachi wa eki e itta.
My friend went to the station.
きのう、かれは本を読んだ。
kinou, kare wa hon o yonda.
He read a book yesterday.
Practice exercises
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水を{placeholder}。
Answer: のんだ
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手紙を{placeholder}。
Answer: かいた
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先生と{placeholder}。
Answer: はなした
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友達と{placeholder}。
Answer: はなした
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本を{placeholder}。
Answer: よんだ
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公園で{placeholder}。
Answer: あそんだ
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駅まで{placeholder}。
Answer: あるいた
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夏休みに海で{placeholder}。
Answer: およいだ