ません

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Japanese

Etymology 1

Suffix

ません (-masen

  1. A suffix used to form the polite negative present of a verb. The negative form of the polite suffix -ます (-masu).
    出来(でき) (dekiru, to be able)出来(でき)ます (dekimasu, to be able, formal)出来(でき)ません (dekimasen, to be unable, formal)

Etymology 2

Suffix

ません (-masen

  1. (archaic, Edo period) A suffix used to form the polite volitional of a verb. The volitional form of the polite suffix -ます (-masu).

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