助動詞 | Japanese meaning

助動詞【じょどうし】

Alsoじょどうし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

inflecting dependent word (in Japanese); bound auxiliarygrammar

This refers to a type of verb that cannot stand alone and is used together with a main verb to express grammatical nuances, such as tense, mood, or politeness.

Yesterday, it was decided that a friend would come.

auxiliary verb (in languages other than Japanese)grammar

This refers to a helping verb in other languages that is used alongside the main verb to form different tenses, voices, or moods.

In English, "will" is an auxiliary verb that indicates the future.

Example sentences2 results

'can' is an auxiliary verb, so in question sentences it is brought to the start of the phrase.

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This sentence is in the present perfect. 'have' is not a verb, but an auxiliary verb.

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助動詞【じょどうし】

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助動詞【じょどうし】

Alsoじょどうし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

inflecting dependent word (in Japanese); bound auxiliarygrammar

This refers to a type of verb that cannot stand alone and is used together with a main verb to express grammatical nuances, such as tense, mood, or politeness.