Are You Using 〜ています for Your Daily Habits?
Are You Using 〜ています
for Your Daily Habits?
You probably know that 〜ています can describe something happening right now.
But did you know it can also describe regular or repeated activities?
You can use 〜ています for things you do regularly, even when you’re not doing them right now.
Everyday Examples
毎朝、 ランニングしています。
I go running every morning.
毎晩、 ワインを飲んでいます。
I drink wine every night.
毎週、 日本語を 勉強しています。
I study Japanese every week.
Try using 〜ています with words that express repetition:
In English, we usually use the simple present tense for habits. But Japanese can use 〜ています!
These time expressions make the habitual meaning clearer, although they are not always necessary.
