Verb て いく
Verb-te iku
JLPT N4 Neutral
Formation
Verb in て-form + いく
Expresses an action that continues on into the future or a change that progresses over time.
When to use
ていく: change continuing from now on, or moving away (増えていく).
Explanation
The て いく grammar point is used to indicate that an action will continue or a change will progress into the future. It can be attached to the て-form of a verb and is often translated as 'to keep', 'to continue', or 'to go on' in English.
Example sentences
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If you keep practicing like this, you will improve.
Kono mama renshuu o tsuzukete iku to, joutatsu suru deshou.
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As he grew up, his independence became stronger.
Kare wa seichou shite iku uchi ni, jiritsushin ga tsuyoku natta.
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This company will continue to innovate in technology in the future.
Kono kaisha wa korekara mo gijutsu kakushin o okonatte iku deshou.
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Children will keep learning more and more.
Kodomo-tachi wa dondon manande iku.
Direction Of Change (From Now On / Up To Now)
Corpus examples (60)
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I'll follow you wherever you go.
その後は、多くの者が老人ホームで暮らすが、そこには子供とか孫が訪ねていくことが出来る。
After that, many live in special homes for the aged where their children and grandchildren can come to visit them.
流行についていくことはやめた。
I gave up keeping up with trends.
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I've come this far, so I'll keep going.
12月24日から10日間、たいていの日本人はキリスト教、仏教、神道と教えを変遷していく。
Throughout the 10 days following December 24th, many Japanese people will quickly shift from Christian to Buddhist to Shinto teachings.
日本の政治家は悪いことをしてもとがめられずにうまくやっていくことがある。
Politicians in Japan sometimes get away with doing illegal things.
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The problem was how to drive quickly and safely to the house.
歩いていくよ。
We'll go on foot.
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Will you go on foot or by bus?
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That fish travels in a group, don't they?
偏頭痛がおこったときに対処するだけではなく、普段の生活のなかで、偏頭痛をなるべく防いでいくのも大事なことです。
It's the prevention of migraines during daily life that's important, not dealing with migraines when they occur.
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We saw a troop of monkeys moving from tree to tree.
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Tom watched the squirrel jump from tree to tree.
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I was not going to keep up the family tradition.
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We build and maintain relationships with others.
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It is getting warmer day by day.
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It is difficult to relate to someone who has different values from you.
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Doctors should keep abreast with all the latest developments in medicine.
私は、授業についていくために一生懸命勉強しなければなりませんでした。
I had to study hard to keep up with the class.
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He is very difficult to get along with.
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If you travel in China, it is best to go with a guide.
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When I entered the room, I found a dog.
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Words travel across the universe.
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When the wine is in, the wit is out.
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If you drive carelessly, you will miss your turn.