sci.lang.japan FAQ / 2. Grammar

2.1. Verbs

Contrary to myth, some textbooks, and Wikipedia, Japanese has more than two irregular verbs: see 2.1.1. What Japanese verbs are irregular?. The regular verbs divide into two categories, godan and ichidan: see 2.1.2. What are group I and group II (also consonant and vowel) verbs?. There are also a great number of transitive/intransitive verb pairs: see 2.1.4. What's the difference between hajimeru and hajimaru?. For more about Japanese verbs, look at the FAQ's books page section about verbs

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