Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.

It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence. 

In this post, We will talk about JLPT N4 Grammar: ておく (te oku)

JLPT N4 Grammar: ておく (te oku)

おく (oku) is a verb that means “to put” or “to leave.” It is often used in the te-form, ておく (te-oku), to express the idea of doing something in advance or preparing for the future.

Form

おく

Verb (て form) おきます

おいて

Here are ten sentences using the grammar point ておく:

1. 来る人がいるかもしれないので、席を空けておく。(There might be someone coming, so I’ll leave a seat open.)
2. この文章を読んでおくと、より理解が深まるかもしれません。(If you read this passage in advance, you might have a deeper understanding.)
3. 電話をかけておくことを忘れないでください。(Don’t forget to make a call in advance.)
4. 大きな荷物を車に積んでおくのを忘れないでください。(Don’t forget to load your large luggage into the car.)
5. パンを焼いておくことで、朝食が楽になります。(By baking bread in advance, breakfast becomes easier.)
6. 飲み物を用意しておくと、スムーズに会議が進むでしょう。(If you prepare drinks in advance, the meeting will proceed smoothly.)
7. 宿題を早めにしておくことで、楽しい夜を過ごすことができる。(By doing homework early, you can have a fun night.)
8. パーティーの準備をしておくことで、とてもスムーズに進むでしょう。(By preparing for the party in advance, it will proceed very smoothly.)
9. 大雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っておく。(It might rain heavily, so I’ll bring an umbrella.)
10. 写真をプリントしておくことで、思い出を持ち歩くことができる。(By printing photos in advance, you can carry memories with you.)