noun
continuative form; conjunctive form; masu stem
A fundamental Japanese verb/adjective conjugation form used to connect to other words, form polite -masu, and derive nouns. Essential grammar term.
動詞の連用形は「ます」に接続します。
The continuative form of a verb attaches to 'masu'.
'Tabe' is the continuative form of 'taberu'.