Grammar pattern
V(て) + とく
- A grammar pattern used to convey the idea of doing a certain action in advance or keeping the current state without doing anything for a specific purpose in the future.
- It is a short form of the pattern "V(て) + ておく" and is often used in casual conversations.
Example Sentences
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明日のパーティーの飲み物、私が買っとくよ。 ー ありがとう。お願い。I’ll get the drinks for tomorrow’s party. — Thanks, I appreciate it.
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デートの前に、レストランを予約しといた。I made a reservation at the restaurant before the date.
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買ってきたビールはどこ? ー 冷蔵庫に入れといたよ。Where is the beer I bought? – I put it in the fridge.
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机の上の紙は、片付けないでそのままにしといて。 ー はい、わかりました。Please don’t clean up the paper on the desk, just leave it as it is. - Okay, I understand.
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来月のテストのために、漢字を復習しとかないと。I need to review the kanji for next month’s test.
Tags
JLPT N3