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Hi, Just wondering why iku is

Hi,
Just wondering why iku is a U-verb and not an exception? When you change into te form, it doesn't follow the rules of U-verbs. If it was a true U-verb, wouldn't the te form be iite? Or is this an exception in the U-verb section?
Any advice appreciated.


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