Irregular verb forms can be a tricky puzzle for people learning Japanese.

Regular verbs follow patterns, which makes them easier to understand. But irregular verbs are different. The two main irregular verbs are する (suru), which means "to do," and 来る (kuru), which means "to come." Let’s look at how these verbs can make learning challenging.

Key Challenges:

1. Understanding Conjugation Forms:

   • For the verb する (to do):
     • Te-form: して (shite)
     • Negative form: しない (shinai)
   • For 来る (to come):
     • Te-form: 来て (kite)
     • Negative form: 来ない (konai)

2. Using Them in Context:

   • These verbs show up in many phrases and in combination with other verbs. This makes it hard to feel sure when using them in conversations. For example, it’s important to know their irregular forms when using them in phrases like することが好き (to like doing).

3. Remembering Different Forms:

   • Students have to remember these forms by heart instead of learning them from rules. This can confuse people when they are speaking or writing.

The key to getting better at these unusual verbs is to embrace their quirks. Practicing in real-life conversations is a great way to master them!