The 〜ます form is the polite verb ending used in everyday conversation with people you do not know well. It is the standard form taught at N5. This form covers both present and future time, so “行きます” can mean “I go” or “I will go,” depending on context. Key points: • Add 〜ます to a verb stem to make it polite • The same form is used for present and future • It is safe for formal or polite situations • Often used with particles like を, に, で For example, “食べます” means “(I) eat” or “(I) will eat.” The time is usually clear from context or a time word like きょう (today) or あした (tomorrow). To make 〜ます, you change the verb to its polite stem and add ます. For beginners, it is enough to memorize common verbs in their ます form: 行きます, 来ます, 食べます, 見ます. Later you will learn how to form it for each verb group. Using 〜ます immediately makes your Japanese sound polite and natural. Start your sentences with a topic (like 私は) or a time word, then use the ます verb at the end. This is the core pattern for polite speech.