Is 'Shite' used for 'ing' in nihongo ?

Question:

I know it means ' to do ' but , is it used also as ' ing ' ?

Answer:

- Is "shi-te" used for "ing" in Nihongo?

1. "ing"
suru (do) --> shi-te-iru (doing)
e.g. benkyou shi-te-iru (studying)

2. "continuative form (te-form)"
suru (do) --> shi-te (continuative form)
e.g. benkyou shi-te kudasai (Please study)
e.g. benkyou shi-te hoshii (I want you to study)
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