When is it possible to connect sentences using the stem of masu-form? Are there restrictions on the use of this form?
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2possible duplicate of なく vs. なくて and stem form vs. てform as conjunctions – user458 Aug 5 '12 at 9:20
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You can list activities. It does not imply temporal order, so it is sometimes unnatural. When the verb stem ends with a consonant, you need to insert the epenthetic vowel i.
野菜を買い、切り、炒めた。
If you want to imply temporal order, use the te form.
野菜を買って、切って、炒めた。
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4Is there any time when it would be preferable to use over the connective って? (e.g. does it carry a different nuance, is it more conversational, etc.) – Ataraxia Aug 24 '12 at 16:32
