「行く」(いく) - To Go

Explanation

行いく is a very common and fundamental verb in Japanese, meaning "to go" or "to head to." It is a godan verb (う-verb) and is typically used in sentences to indicate movement from one place to another.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
行いく	Used alone or with particles	Indicates movement or going to a place

Basic Usage

Here are some basic examples of how 「行く」 is used:

• 私わたしは学校がっこうへ行いきます。
• Watashi wa gakkou e ikimasu.
• I am going to school.
  

• 彼かれは東京とうきょうに行いきます。
• Kare wa Toukyou ni ikimasu.
• He is going to Tokyo.
  

In the above examples, 「行く」 simply indicates movement from one place to another.

Real-Life Scenarios

Here are some examples of how 「行く」 is used in real-life conversations:

Example 1:

• A：週末しゅうまつはどこへ行いくの？
• A: Shuumatsu wa doko e iku no?
• A: Where are you going this weekend?
  

• B：友達ともだちの家いえに行いく予定よていです。
• B: Tomodachi no ie ni iku yotei desu.
• B: I plan to go to my friend's house.
  

Example 2:

• A：最近さいきん、どうしてる？
• A: Saikin, doushiteru?
• A: How have you been lately?
  

• B：新あたらしいプロジェクトを始はじめて、忙いそがしくなって行いくばかりだよ。
• B: Atarashii purojekuto o hajimete, isogashiku natte iku bakari da yo.
• B: I started a new project, and I’m just getting busier and busier.
  

Summary

「行く」 is a fundamental and important verb in Japanese, with various uses and expressions. Understanding its basic usage and its relationship with other verbs can help improve your Japanese language skills. Mastering the use of 「行く」 in both everyday conversations and formal situations is essential for language learners.