In this lesson we will practice linking verbs and clauses using the pattern て-form + て-form. While there are other ways to chain verbs/clauses together this is the most commonly used method. Please note that there is an implicit sense of succession with this pattern so that the actions are taken to occur in the order in which they are mentioned. Unlike with て-form + から, you can link as many clauses/verbs together as you like.
| English | Japanese |
|---|---|
| I went to the bookstore, bought a book, and read in the park. | 私 は 本屋 に 行って、 本 を 買って、 公園 で 読みました。watashi wa honya ni itte, hon o katte, kouen de yomimashita. |
| He went for a walk and returned to the office. | 彼 は 散歩して、 オフィス に 帰りました。kare wa sanposhite, ofisu ni kaerimashita. |
| Please wash your hands and eat. | 手 を 洗って 食べて ください。te o aratte tabete kudasai. |
