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〜ました (mashita)
Past polite verb form (Completed)
Structure
Verb (Masu-form) + ました
Explanation
The polite past tense form for verbs. Used to state actions that have already happened or have been completed.
Examples
昨日、映画を見ました。
Kinou, eiga o mimashita.
Yesterday, I watched a movie.
今朝、６時に起きました。
Kesa, rokuji ni okimashita.
This morning, I woke up at 6.