Verb て いく JLPT N4

Formation

Verb in て-form + 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

• このまま練習を続けていくと、上達するでしょう。

  If you keep practicing like this, you will improve.

  Kono mama renshuu o tsuzukete iku to, joutatsu suru deshou.

• 彼は成長していくうちに、自立心が強くなった。

  As he grew up, his independence became stronger.

  Kare wa seichou shite iku uchi ni, jiritsushin ga tsuyoku natta.

• この会社はこれからも技術革新を行っていくでしょう。

  This company will continue to innovate in technology in the future.

  Kono kaisha wa korekara mo gijutsu kakushin o okonatte iku deshou.

• 子供たちはどんどん学んでいく。

  Children will keep learning more and more.

  Kodomo-tachi wa dondon manande iku.