An introduction to Japanese - Syntax, Grammar & Language

324 CHAPTER 7. CONJUGATION SCHEMES

7.1.3 Irregular verbs: ( / ).

base

, , , ,

( ), ( ), ( ), ( ), ( , )

The for these verbs follow a few special rules.

For the classical negation:

uses the –

uses the –

For the passive and causative:

uses both the – and – , for / for the

passive and for the causative.

uses just the – , forming for the passive and

for the causative.

uses its only , also forming for the passive and

for the causative.

7.1.4 Irregular verbs: ( ).

base kanji form pronunciation