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Japanese grammar Verb て〜: connects actions or states in sequence (and then). Pattern and examples.

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〜て | connects actions or states in sequence (and then)

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜て (Verb て〜): connects actions or states in sequence (and then).

See example sentences below.

〜て at a glance

At a glance

〜て

~te

Sequence

Expression: 〜て
Reading: ~te
Natural meaning: connects actions or states in sequence (and then)
Typical use: Sequence

Core meaning of 〜て

Core meaning

connects actions or states in sequence (and then)

Examples

Example 1

図書館へ行って、勉強します。

Translation

I will go to the library and study.

Example 2

手を洗って、昼ご飯を食べます。

Translation

I will wash my hands and eat lunch.

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