Verb て いく (Verb-te iku)
Explanation
Expresses an action that continues on into the future or a change that progresses over time.
Formation
Verb in て-form + いく
Detailed Explanation
The て いく grammar point is used to indicate that an action will continue or a change will progress into the future. It can be attached to the て-form of a verb and is often translated as 'to keep', 'to continue', or 'to go on' in English.
Examples
このまま練習を続けていくと、上達するでしょう。
Kono mama renshuu o tsuzukete iku to, joutatsu suru deshou.
If you keep practicing like this, you will improve.
彼は成長していくうちに、自立心が強くなった。
Kare wa seichou shite iku uchi ni, jiritsushin ga tsuyoku natta.
As he grew up, his independence became stronger.
この会社はこれからも技術革新を行っていくでしょう。
Kono kaisha wa korekara mo gijutsu kakushin o okonatte iku deshou.
This company will continue to innovate in technology in the future.
子供たちはどんどん学んでいく。
Kodomo-tachi wa dondon manande iku.
Children will keep learning more and more.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.