Lingaku為す【なす】
Frequency rank: 8,240. – 8,256. (for form 成す: 4,630. – 4,636.)
- to build up; to establishword usually written using kana aloneesp. 成す
- to form; to become (a state)word usually written using kana aloneesp. 成す
- to accomplish; to achieve; to succeed inword usually written using kana alone
- to change intoword usually written using kana alone
- to do; to performword usually written using kana aloneesp. 為す
- to intend to; to attempt; to tryarchaism
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
auxiliary verb
Forms
- 為す【なす】Frequency rank: 8,240. – 8,256.
- 成す【なす】Frequency rank: 4,630. – 4,636.
- なすFrequency rank: 6,874. – 6,885.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to build up; to establish
- to form; to become (a state)
- to accomplish; to achieve; to succeed in
- to change into
- to do; to perform
- to intend to; to attempt; to try
This meaning is used when referring to the process of creating or establishing something, such as a project, organization, or relationship.
This meaning indicates a change in state or the process of coming into a particular condition or shape.
This usage reflects the completion of a task or goal, highlighting successful outcomes or achievements.
This meaning describes a transformation or conversion from one state or form to another.
This meaning refers to the act of performing an action or task, often indicating the execution of duties or responsibilities.
She performed a wonderful act.
This meaning conveys the intention or effort to do something, often with an emphasis on the action of trying.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
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If you can't take it, give up and do what I, your older sister, asked of you.
Care over the particulars only has meaning once it gets across to customers.
Her explanation of the problem added up to nonsense.
It was not clear whether they had accomplished it or not.
He was so confused that his answer did not make any sense.
He made his mark as a writer with his very first novel.
He persisted in accomplishing his original plan.
He persisted in accomplishing his original plan.
He's a quite humble man in spite of all he's achieved.
He has an ambition to make a name for himself as a writer.
He became so excited that what he said made no sense at all.