nomimasu
Nomimasu is the polite non-past form of the Japanese verb nomu, meaning “to drink.” It is used in formal or respectful speech and can indicate either present actions or future intention depending on context. Nomu belongs to the godan (u-verb) group; the polite form is created from the stem nomi-, giving nomimasu as the standard polite present/future form. In sentences, the direct object is marked with the particle o, as in mizu o nomimasu (I drink water) or o-cha o nomimasu (I drink tea).
Conjugation basics include: past polite nomimashita (drank), negative present nomimasen (do not drink), and negative past
Usage notes include that nomimasu is appropriate for everyday dining, ordering, and polite conversation. It contrasts