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1. Vocabulary List

JapaneseRomajiEnglish
γŠγ“γ‚‹okoruTo get angry (U-verb)
γŠγ“γ£γ¦γ„γΎγ™okotte imasuIs angry / Being angry (current state)
εΉΈγ›οΌˆγ—γ‚γ‚γ›οΌ‰shiawaseHappy / Happiness (long-term)
εƒ•οΌˆγΌγοΌ‰bokuI / Me (masculine)
δ»ŠοΌˆγ„γΎοΌ‰imaNow

2. Grammar & Sentences

Describing Current Emotional States (Verbs): For verbs like γŠγ“γ‚‹ (to get angry), use the γ€œγ¦γ„γΎγ™ form to describe a currently ongoing feeling or state.

  • Grammar Rule: [Verb て-form] + います
  • Structure: [Subject] は [Verb て-form] います
  • Key Phrase: γŠγ“γ£γ¦γ„γΎγ™γ€‚β€” "(I am / someone is) angry."

Time Context: Combine 今 (いま) with state-based verbs/adjectives to clarify the present moment.


3. Learning Context

  • Verb vs. Adjective: Adjectives (e.g. γ†γ‚Œγ—γ„) describe feelings directly; verbs (e.g. γŠγ“γ‚‹) need the continuous form γ€œγ¦γ„γΎγ™ to express a current state of mind.
  • U-Verb Conjugation: γŠγ“γ‚‹ is a U-verb β€” its て-form conjugates to γŠγ“γ£γ¦.
  • Achievement: Scored 100% (+10 Stars) on the Busuu lesson on present continuous form of emotional verbs.

4. Progress Tracker

FieldDetail
Current LevelIntermediate B1
Chapter / TopicChapter 1: Emotions
Completion~31%
Latest Performance100% Score β€” Perfectly identified current state of anger