It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
JLPT N4 Grammar: ていく (te iku) Meaning
The Japanese grammar structure “ていく” (te iku) is the progressive form of the verb “iku” (to go). It is used to indicate that an action is in progress and continuing to happen.
It can be translated as “going” or “moving on to” in English.
Form :
Verb (て form) いく
いきます
いった
いきました
Examples:
- 正式な式に着ていく服を探している。 I’m looking for some clothes for formal occasions.
- ごめん。明日 しごとに もっていく。 Sorry, I’m going to take it to work tomorrow.
- 子供を小児科に連れていくところです。 I’m about to take my kid to a pediatrician.
- きょう しごとに かさを もっていく。 I’ll bring (“take”) an umbrella to work today.
- 持っていく物を揃えて、バッグに入れる。 I get all of the things I’m going to be taking together and put them in the bag.
- 泥棒がその角を走っていくのを見ました。 I saw the thief run around the corner.
- 病院に、保険証を持っていくのを忘れた。 I forgot to bring my insurance card to the hospital.
- 学生たちは授業についていくのに必死です。 Students are desperately trying to catch up with the class.
- 学生たちは授業に付いていくのに必死です。 Students are desperately trying to catch up with the class.
- 鹿の長い足が、次々と僕を飛び越えて走っていく。 One after another, the long legs of the deer went flying over me (“flew over me and went running”).
- フェリーを使えば、島に車を持っていくことができる。 The ferry allows me to take my car with me to the island.
