Ending of habit  — Japanese grammar

〜ています

Ending of habit

Beginner

The form 〜ています・〜でいます indicates an action that repeats or a habit.

用法

Use

Indicates an action in progress (like -ing- in English).

  • ▸ ごはんを食べています。

    I am eating.

  • ▸ 今日は仕事をしています。

    I am working today.

  • ▸ 今、日本語を勉強しています。

    I am studying Japanese now.

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Grammar tips

- Verb + ています・でいます

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