Verb[た・ている]+ Noun (Verb modified noun)

Verb modified noun, Relative clause

JLPT N5
Pattern

Verb (plain form) + Noun

How it works

A plain-form verb placed directly before a noun describes it, like an English relative clause. No word like “that” or “who” is needed. Use た-form for the past and ている for a state: 読んだ本 (a book I read), めがねをかけている人 (a person wearing glasses).

Examples

  • きのう 読んだ 本は おもしろかったです。The book I read yesterday was interesting.
  • めがねを かけて いる 人が 田中さんです。The person wearing glasses is Mr. Tanaka.

Further reading

Bunpro N5 · Lesson 6

Put your practice together

Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.