Explanation
Expresses the purpose of coming to a place; 'come to (do something)'.
Formation
Verb (ます-stem) + に + 来ます
Detailed explanation
The grammar point Verb に きます is used to express the purpose of coming to a place to perform an action. It can be translated as 'come to (do something)' in English. To form this expression, use the verb's ます-stem (i.e., remove ます) followed by に きます.
Examples
友達に会いに来ました。
Tomodachi ni ai ni kimashita.
I came to meet my friend.
映画を見に来ました。
Eiga wo mi ni kimashita.
I came to watch a movie.
先生に質問しに来ました。
Sensei ni shitsumon shi ni kimashita.
I came to ask the teacher a question.
買い物をしに来ました。
Kaimono wo shi ni kimashita.
I came to go shopping.
Practice
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