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Decoded Slug: ～います (〜imasu)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～います (〜imasu)
～います (〜imasu)
Short explanation:
Expresses the present continuous or ongoing action; 'to be doing', 'currently doing'.
Formation:
る-verb: drop る, add ています, う-verb: change last syllable to its て form, add います, Irregular verbs: refer to specific conjugation rules
Examples:
今、音楽を聞いています。
Ima, ongaku wo kiiteimasu.
I am listening to music right now.
父は新聞を読んでいます。
Chichi wa shinbun wo yondeimasu.
My father is reading a newspaper.
彼女は英語を勉強しています。
Kanojo wa eigo wo benkyou shiteimasu.
She is studying English.
子供たちは公園で遊んでいます。
Kodomotachi wa kouen de asondeimasu.
The children are playing in the park.
Long explanation:
The ～います grammar point is used to express that an action is currently happening or is ongoing. It can be translated as 'to be doing' or 'currently doing' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is a る-verb, う-verb, or an irregular verb.