辞書形
Dictionary form (base form of a verb).
The dictionary form is the basic, unconjugated form of a verb in Japanese. It is often used in informal speech and writing.
Meaning
The dictionary form is the basic, unconjugated form of a verb in Japanese. It is often used in informal speech and writing.
Formation
Explanation
辞書形（じしょけい） refers to the dictionary form of verbs in Japanese.
This form is typically used both in informal speech and in writing, as well as when looking up words in dictionaries. Because it is the unconjugated form, dictionary form serves as the base from which various conjugations and expressions are derived.
In Japanese grammar, every verb has its dictionary form, and understanding this form is essential for mastering conjugation and verb usage in sentences. For example:
- たべる (taberu - to eat)
- のむ (nomu - to drink)
- みる (miru - to see)