- to be (animate); to be; to existword usually written using kana alonehumble (kenjougo) language
- to be ..ingafter the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action or state
- to (have the audacity to) doafter -masu base of verb; indicates contempt or disdain for another's actionssee also
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; auxiliary verb
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to be (animate); to be; to exist
- to be ..ing
- to (have the audacity to) do
This meaning is used to indicate the existence of living beings, such as people or animals.
This usage expresses a continuous action or state, similar to the present continuous tense in English.
This meaning conveys a sense of boldness or audacity when someone does something, often with a nuanced implication of disapproval.
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