Verbs

This page is a simple overview of Japanese verbs. If you want to learn about basic conjugations, please see the verb conjugations page. 
Japanese verbs:

• Typically represent an action. (Advanced: see transitive and intransitive)
• They typically use the を particle for their target.
• End in an う (u) sound in their dictionary form. 
• Come at the end of a sentence. (sentences usually must end with a verb)
• Have only 2 true tenses, and only 2 main irregular verbs.

Verbs are listed in the dictionary in their dictionary form; which is the simple present/future tense. 

Common Verbs (Must learn)

• する (suru) – do
• いく (iku) – go
• くる (kuru) – come
• たべる (taberu) – eat
• のむ (nomu) – drink
• みる (miru) – watch/look/see
• ける (keru) – kick
• きる (kiru) – cut 
• きる (kiru) – wear (same sound as cut)
• よむ (yomu) – read
• およぐ (oyogu) – swim
• かえる (kaeru) – go home.