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ます
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Auxiliary verb
Polite (teineigo) language
used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader)
Auxiliary verb
Archaism
Humble (kenjougo) language
used to indicate respect for those affected by the action
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Phrases
昨夜はテレビを見てました。
Parts: 昨夜 (ゆうべ) テレビ 見る (みる) ます (マス)
I watched TV last night.