Quiz :
expressions using Verb te Form 32-1
the state resulting
Verbて-います
きています
いっています
しっています
Please change the verbs to an expression of “the state resulting”.
1.
ゆかに ほんが ( おちます → )。
There is a book on the floor.
2.
みせが ( しまります → )。
The shop is closed.
3.
シャツが ( よごれます → )。
There is a stain on my shirts.
4.
きのうの たいふうで まどが ( われます → )。
The window was broken due to yesterday’s typhoon.
5.
かばんが ( あきます → ) よ。
Your bag is open.
6.
かれは くろい ジャケットを ( きます → )。
He is wearing a black jacket.
7.
すずきさんは こんしゅう かんこくへ ( いきます → )。
Ms.Suzuki has gone to Korea this week.
8.
エマさんの メールアドレスを ( しります → ) か?
Do you know Emma’s mail address?
Grammar
… が Intransitive Verb te Form います
meaning : the state resultingIt means “the result of an action” or “the effect” remains in the same state.
example (1)

あめが ふって、みちが ぬれました。
ame [ga] futte, michi [ga] nure-mashita.
( It is raining, so the road is wet. )
an hour later …

もう あめは ふっていませんが、みちが ぬれています。
mō ame [wa] futte-imasen-ga, michi [ga] nurete-imasu.
( It isn’t raining anymore, but the road is wet. )
example (2)

さいふが おちました。
saifu [ga] ochi-mashita.
( Her wallet dropped. )
later …

みちに さいふが おちています。
michi [ni] saifu [ga] ochite-imasu.
( There is a wallet on the road. )
Non-volitional Intransitive Verb is used.
さきます saki-masu | flowers bloom |
はれます hare-mas | the sky is clear |
しにます shini-masu | to die |
ぬれます nure-masu | to get wet |
あきます aki-masu | something opens |
しまります shimari-masu | something closes |
つきます tsuki-masu | the light is on |
きえます kie-masu | the light is off |
とまります tomari-masu | something stops |
おちます ochi-masu | something falls |
tokei [ga] tomatte-imasu. denchi [ga] nai-yōdesu.
( The clock is stopped. It looks like out of battery. )
kono jidōhanbaiki [wa] kowarete-imasu. nani-mo dete-kimasen.
( This vending machine is broken. Nothing comes out. )
kōhī [ni] hokori [ga] haitte-imasu.
( There is dust in my coffee. )
mushi [ga] shinde-imasu.
( The insect is dead. )
きています
meaning : is wearingThis is an expression that you talk about clothes.
in the morning
くろい セーターを きました。
kuroi sētā [o] ki-mashita.
( I put on a black sweater. )
now
くろい セーターを きています。
kuroi sētā [o] kite-imasu.
( I am wearing a black sweater. )
Please describe her outfit.

akai bōshi [o] kabutte-imasu.
( She’s wearing a red hat. )
shiroi jaketto [o] kite-imasu.
( She’s wearing a white jacket. )
kuroi sukāto [o] haite-imasu.
( She’s wearing a black skirt. )
kuroi taitsu [o] haite-imasu.
( She’s wearing black tights. )
kuroi kutsu [o] haite-imasu.
( She’s wearing black shoes. )
kuroi būtsu [o] haite-imasu.
( She’s wearing black boots. )
Verbs related to clothes, shoes, or jewelry
shirts・jacket
シャツを きます shatsu [o] ki-masu | to wear a shirt |
ジャケットを きます jaketto [o] ki-masu | to wear a jacket |
skirt・pants・underwear・shoes・socks
スカートを はきます sukāto [o] haki-masu | to wear a skirt |
ズボンを はきます zubon [o] haki-masu | to wear pants |
パンツを はきます pantsu [o] haki-masu | to wear underwear |
くつを はきます kutsu [o] haki-masu | to wear shoes |
くつしたを はきます kutsushita [o] haki-masu | to wear socks |
cap・hat
ぼうしを かぶります bōshi [o] kaburi-masu | to wear a hat or cap |
glasses・sunglasses
めがねを かけます megane [o] kake-masu | to wear glasses |
サングラスを かけます sangurasu [o] kake-masu | to wear sunglasses |
ring・accessory・tie・neck warmer
ゆびわを します yubiwa [o] shi-masu | to wear a ring |
アクセサリーを します akusesarī [o] shi-masu | to wear accessories |
ネクタイを します nekutai [o] shi-masu | to wear a tie |
マフラーを します mafurā [o] shi-masu | to wear a scarf |
いっています
meaning : have gone toIt means that someone moved to some place and he or she is currently staying there.
a week ago
すずきさんは ホンコンへ いきました。
suzuki-san [wa] honkon [e] iki-mashita.
( Ms.Suzuki left for Hong Kong. )
now
すずきさんは ほんこんへ いっています。
suzuki-san [wa] honkon [e] itte-imasu.
( She is still in Hong Kong. )
Verbs related to “go & come” is used in this sentence pattern.
tanaka-san [wa] konshū amerika [ni] itte-imasu.
( Mr.Tanaka left for US and he is in US this week. )
‘wong’-san [wa] ima nihon [ni] kite-imasu.
( Ms.Wong came to Japan and he is in Japan now. )
pōru-san [wa] kongetsu furansu [e] kaette-imasu.
( Paul has gone back to France this month. )
しっています
meaning : to knowa week ago
さとうさんが でんわばんごうを おしえてくれました。
satō-san [ga] denwa-bangō [o] oshiete-kuremashita.
( Ms.Sato told me her phone number. )
now
わたしは さとうさんの でんわばんごうを しっています。
watashi [wa] satō-san [no] denwa-bangō [o] shitte-imasu.
( I know Ms.Sato’s phone number. )
“to know” is “しっています” in Japanese, not “しります”.
sasaki-san [no] jūsho [o] shitte-imasuka?
( Do you know Ms.Sasaki’s address? )
B : はい、しっています。
hai, shitte-imasu.
( Yes, I know. )
“しりません” is used for a negative form, not “しっていません”.
sasaki-san [no] jūsho [o] shitte-imasuka?
( Do you know Ms.Sasaki’s address? )
B : いいえ、しりません。
īe, shiri-masen.
( No, I don’t know. )
Let’s say in Japanese !
The lights are off.
The cup is broken.
She is wearing a long skirt.
Jiro left for Hawaii and he’s in Hawaii now.
Do you know Mr.Yamamoto?

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