て (te)

Meaning & usage

The te-form links actions or clauses, working like "and" or "since" to connect what comes before with what follows. It is built from the te-form of verbs and can express sequence, reason, or an action done before another, as in the examples.

Example sentences 8

1. 年月としつきを経へて物事ものごとがどう変かわっていくか見みるのは面白おもしろそうだ。

   It would be fun to see how things change over the years.

2. 「手伝ってくれてありがとう」「どういたしまして」

   "Thank you for helping me." "Don't mention it."

3. 「どうして行かないの？」「行きたくないからだよ」

   "Why aren't you going?" "Because I don't want to."

4. あの方が言われる事を、何でもしてあげて下さい。

   Do whatever he tells you.

5. いつまでかかっても全部を説明するのは無理だ。

   It would take forever for me to explain everything.

6. 欲しいものがみつかると、決まって高いものだ。

   Whenever I find something I like, it's too expensive.

7. 君はただ人生の問題から逃げているだけだよ。

   You're just running away from life's problems.

8. 今日君は来るのかなと思っていたところだよ。

   I was wondering if you were going to show up today.