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irasshaimasu be; go; → irasshar-u
come
gozaimasu be → gozar-u

kudasaimasu give (to me) → kudasar-u
nasaimasu do → nasar-u

osshaimasu say → osshar-u

The reasons why these are separated from U-verbs is because the /r/ before -u
drops in the formal form before masu.

CULTURAL NOTE Dō 道—a Spiritual Path to Mastery

Dō in Kendō (Japanese fencing), sa-dō (Japanese tea ceremony) and other
traditional arts literally means “the way” or “path”, and carries an ethical and
aesthetic connotation, strongly influenced by Zen philosophy. People study these
disciplines (sometimes, more than one, since all paths lead to the same end) to
acquire skill and also to achieve greater self-revelation, enlightenment, and
character development.

There is a systematized practice (keiko 稽古) and process leading to mastery.
Fundamentals are learned through repetitive and choreographed practice of
prescribed forms (kata 型). Mastering the kata leads to an exploration of one’s
own practice style and an eventual parting with traditional wisdom. The
repetitive and choreographed aspect of the practice and the emphasis on ethics

and mind and body unity, rather than competition, differentiates Japanese martial
arts from sports.
There are schools and training places (dojo 道場) that teach these disciplines.
Master teachers offer private lessons as well. In Japanese middle and high
schools, many of these disciplines are taught as part of the curriculum and as
after school club activities. Clubs provide opportunities for students to enjoy

their hobbies, improve particular skills, and discipline themselves in the process.
Clubs also teach students how to behave within the senpai-kōhai relationship.

PATTERN PRACTICE 1

Cue: Arimasu ka. Do you have it?

Response: Un, aru yo. Yes, I do.
Cue: Ikimasu ka. Do you go?