So Much from One Verb

Verb Group Example Meaning Ability Form
Group 1
(五段)
読む
(よむ)
to read 読める
(よめる)
Group 2
(一段)
見る
(みる)
to see 見られる
/ 見える
Group 3
(Irregular)
する to do できる

So much from just one character — . From “to see” to “can see,” to “let’s see” and beyond — this one kanji helped us explore how Japanese verbs change and adapt. Now you’ve seen the patterns — and you’re ready to spot them yourself.

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