Verb て います JLPT N5

Formation

Verb て-form + います

Explanation

The て います grammar point is used to express an action that is ongoing, continuous, or has been happening. It is formed by conjugating the verb in its て-form and adding います. It can be translated as 'is doing', 'is doing (continuous)', or 'has been doing' in English.

Example sentences

• 彼女は今ピアノを弾いています。

  She is playing the piano now.

  Kanojo wa ima piano wo hiite imasu.

• 私たちは日本語を勉強しています。

  We are studying Japanese.

  Watashitachi wa nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu.

• 彼は映画を見ています。

  He is watching a movie.

  Kare wa eiga wo miteimasu.

• 入っていますので、お待ちください。

  I am in, so please wait.

  Haitteimasu node, omachi kudasai.