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〜ません (masen)
Polite negative verb form
Structure
Verb (Masu-form) + ません
Explanation
The negative form of 〜ます. Used to politely state that an action is not being performed (present/future).
Examples
私は肉を食べません。
Watashi wa niku o tabemasen.
I don't eat meat.
今日はテレビを見ません。
Kyou wa terebi o mimasen.
I won't watch TV today.