- to work; to labor; to labour
- to function; to operate; to be effective; to work (i.e. ... works); to come into play
- to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate; to do; to act; to practise; to practice
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to work; to labor; to labour
- to function; to operate; to be effective; to work (i.e. ... works); to come into play
- to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate; to do; to act; to practise; to practice
- to be conjugated
This meaning is used when referring to a person performing a job or engaging in some form of employment or hard work.
This meaning is used to describe how something operates or performs its intended function, whether it is a machine, system, or concept.
This meaning refers to taking action, especially in the context of wrongdoing or engaging in a particular activity.
This meaning is used in a grammatical context, indicating how verbs change form to express different tenses, moods, or aspects.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to work (informal expression)to work full-timeto work at nightto work while raising childrento work busilyto work under labor conditionsto work at the workplaceworking hoursto work self-employedto work in a teamto work efficientlyto work in societyway of workingnew way of workingto work for a salary
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Once you enter a company, you have to work for the company, whether you want to or not.
Let's take advantage of the 'exemption' controversy to reconsider the way we work.
Thanks to the arrangements made by Ken'ichi, the women found various places to work around town.
"Is that implying that I go get some sugar in me and then work more?" "Er?" "No, sorry. I'm just sulking a bit."