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Japanese Verb for Eat

Japanese Verb for Eat


On this page we will learn the Japanese verb for Eat. The Japanese verb for the word eat is Taberu

We have listed the formal and plain forms of the verb eat The plain form on the verb eat is taberu. You use this form with friends and family in a casual way. The formal form on the verb eat is tabemasu. You use this form when speaking in public and is more polite than the plain form.

Now have a look below to listen to the pronunciation and learn the Japanese words for the verb eat.

Japanese Verb for Eat



English Japanese Listen
Eat - Plain Present Taberu Listen
Ate - Plain Past Tabeta Listen
Eat - Formal Present Tabemasu Listen
Ate - Formal Past Tabemashita Listen

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