masu-stem nominalization (連用形)

grammar

30 sentences

The masu-stem (連用形) of a verb routinely functions as a standalone noun — 考え ('thought' from 考える), 遊び ('play' from 遊ぶ), 驚き ('surprise' from 驚く), 動き ('movement' from 動く), 始まり ('beginning' from 始まる), 登り ('climbing' from 登る), 飲み ('drinking' from 飲む). A highly productive Japanese word-formation pattern; the resulting noun often pairs with する or appears in compounds (木登り, 縄跳び).

30 sentences

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It's on me.

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In northern Europe, winter comes early.

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Tell me what you want.

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She's a woman of noble birth.

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She's of noble birth.

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She let out a scream from the agony.

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She shuddered in fear.

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She brags about being a good swimmer.

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She is a very good liar.

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That girl absolutely loved climbing trees.

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Jim has a tendency to go overboard.

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Composure is key.

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Wool dyes beautifully.

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The shaking slowly began to weaken.

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Really? This is a surprise.

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Threats of retaliation are hindering the negotiations.

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She turned down our offer of help.

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She turned down my proposal.

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She joined in her children's games.

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She has to change clothes before tonight's party.

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She's coming back at the end of this month.

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She refused to accept the money.

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She fastened the necklace clasp.

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She asked for something to drink.

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Help me peel the eggs.

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Hang your hat on the hat rack.

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I hung my hat on the peg.

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She turned down my offer.

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She's a good swimmer.

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She swims well.