ません

Japanese

Etymology 1

Suffix

ません (rōmaji -masen)

  1. A suffix used to form the polite negative present of a verb. The negative form of the polite suffix -ます (-masu).
    出 (で)来 (き)る (dekiru, “to be able”) → 出 (で)来 (き)ます (dekimasu, “to be able”, formal) → 出 (で)来 (き)ません (dekimasen, “to be unable”, formal)

Etymology 2

Suffix

ません (rōmaji -masen)

  1. (archaic, Edo period) A suffix used to form the polite volitional of a verb. The volitional form of the polite suffix -ます (-masu).

Synonyms
  • ましょう (mashō)
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