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
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