連用形

連用形 is the stem form used to connect the main clause to subsequent phrases or endings in formal or written Japanese. It is the form you use before attaching auxiliary verbs (like ます, たい, た) or before linking clauses in a sequence. It often appears in writing, formal speech, or when creating a smooth, continuous sequence of actions. The 連用形 is not a standalone verb form in itself; it is a connective stem that enables various constructions. In everyday conversation it also appears in slightly more formal or literary styles. Typical choices include using the 連用形 of verbs to attach ます for politeness, or using く/に to connect adjectives and na-adjectives in a sequence.