2課 存在と移動
Survive and move
接続：Where へ／に Vます-stem に行きます
Go to… to do…. Attach に after the stem ます of an action verb or noun to state the purpose.
注意 / Note：Before に use the root ます: 食べます→食べに, do not use 食べるに.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Say where to go for a purpose
Wonder: Is there a purpose verb before 行きます?
Avoid: Don't use the dictionary form + に
Tip to remember: Remove ます then + に行きます
Check again: Ask “what are you going for?” then reply with Vます-stem + に
Wonder: Is there a purpose verb before 行きます?
Avoid: Don't use the dictionary form + に
Tip to remember: Remove ます then + に行きます
Check again: Ask “what are you going for?” then reply with Vます-stem + に
図書館へ本を借りに行きます。
I went to the library to borrow books.
駅へ母を迎えに行きます。
I went to the station to pick up my mother.
週末、海へ泳ぎに行きます。
On weekends I go to the beach to swim.