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VocabJLPT N4

to go

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to go
2. to come
3. to be defeated
4. to be annoyed

A humble verb meaning to go or to come, used as the humble equivalent of 行く and 来る. It is part of the formal register of Japanese called keigo and is used when speaking about your own actions to show respect to the listener. You may also encounter it in the set phrase お参りする, meaning to visit a shrine or temple.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He laughed and said, "I'll be right there, just wait."

Sentence 2

I'll come by in person to explain this matter.

Sentence 3

"I'll come to pick you up tonight," he said.

Sentence 4

"When will you be coming?" "I'll be there at 3."

Sentence 5

He said, "I'm on my way over now."