Today's topic is the conjugation of auxiliary verbs. We'll cover this in two videos, so this is the first half. There's a lot to remember, so be sure to review by reading aloud. This video in particular should be read aloud along with you at double speed and repeatedly to help you memorize it. I don't reject mnemonics or songs (and I might even make a video about them someday), but I think they should be used as a last resort or insurance. First, try to memorize in a way that's as close to actual use as possible.

Lecture Contents
0:00 Introduction. Relationship with Verb Conjugation and Exceptions
0:52 Points to Note When Using Songs and Mnemonics
1:30 How Auxiliary Verbs Are Asked in Entrance Exams, and What We Aim for
2:47 Auxiliary Verb Conjugation Classification, Overview
3:33 Auxiliary Verbs That Conjugate in the Lower Two-Step Form (ru, raru, su, sasu, shimu, tsu)
5:26 Conjugation of "zu" (Special Form)
6:38 Conjugation of "mashi" (Special Form)
7:06 Conjugation of "ki" (Special Form)
7:54 Conjugation of "ji" and "rashi" (Undeclining Form)
9:01 Auxiliary Verbs That Conjugate in the Four-Step Form (mu, kemu, ramu)

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