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___ -te form
Construction ___
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This form is often used as the conjunction and in a succession of actions.
-te form + dict-form Action 1 and Action 2 ___
This form often expresses continuous actions or states as shown hereunder.
-te form + iru* Action in Progress ___
-te form + iru* Habitual Action ___
-te form + iru* Status / Condition ___
-te form [+ iru*] Other similar use ___
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It can be used to issue an order.
-te form Command (familiar) ___
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It is also found in numerous expressions ___