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In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Japanese grammar 〜てきます.
You have come to see a movie with your friend.
There is still time before the movie starts.
You feel the need to go to the restroom.
In such a case, you should say to your friend like this:
「ちょっとトイレへ行ってきます」
（ちょっと トイレへ いってきます）。
Today let's learn about "〜てきます".
👉<Use>
"〜てきます" is used to express that you leave your current location to do something and then come back.
"ちょっとトイレへ行ってきます " means “I’m going to go to the restroom for a minute (and I’ll be back).”
👉<Form>
The verb is conjugated into the て-form and followed by きます.
行きます → 行って → 行ってきます
・💁 Explanation of Verb て-form ↓↓
👉<Examples>
1. そこのコンビニでお茶を買ってきます。
I will buy tea at the convenience store there.
2. 公園で散歩してきます。
I'm going for a walk in the park.
3. 銀行でお金をおろしてきます。
I'm going to the bank and withdraw money.
4. 図書館で本を借りてきました。
I checked out a book from the library.
5. お風呂に入ってきます。
I'm going to take a bath.
6. 少し疲れましたから、部屋で休んできます。
I'm a little tired, so I'm going to rest in my room.
7. 今日は天気がいいですから、バイクで出かけてきます。
It's a beautiful day, so I'm going out on my bike.
8. 外に出て、昼ご飯を食べてきてもいいですか。
Can I go out and have lunch?
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