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辞書形 (〜る・〜う): dictionary (plain present) form
N5 · 05 Polite verbs and invitations
The basic plain form of a verb, used in casual speech and as the dictionary entry.
Ending in u-sound: 食べる, 行く, 飲む, 書く, する, 来る. Ichidan verbs end in -る (preceded by e or i usually); godan verbs end in another u-sound. It means present or future: 毎日見る, 明日行く. Polite form: ます.
Examples
私は毎朝コーヒーを飲む。
I drink coffee every morning.
明日は友達に会う。
I will meet a friend tomorrow.