Vmasu as a Noun (vmasu as a noun)

Meaning & usage

The masu-stem of a verb can function as a noun, allowing it to combine with particles, nouns, and other modifiers, as in 貸し借り, 勝ち負け, and 読み書き. It often pairs with another stem to express paired actions. This is a common, neutral pattern in both spoken and written Japanese.

Example sentences 4

1. 図書館としょかんで読よみ書かきを練習れんしゅうしています。

   I'm practicing reading and writing at the library.

2. 兄弟の貸し借りでけんかになった。

   The brothers got into a fight over lending and borrowing.

3. 試合の勝ち負けより楽しむことが大事だ。

   Enjoying the game matters more than winning or losing.

4. 朝の散歩が日課になりました。

   A morning walk has become my daily routine.