Japanese

える

むかえる
Meaning: to welcome; to meet; to greet; to reach (a stage)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 迎える 迎えない
Polite 迎えます 迎えません
Past 迎えた 迎えなかった
Polite + Past 迎えました 迎えませんでした
Te-form 迎えて 迎えなくて
Potential 迎えられる 迎えられない
Passive 迎えられる 迎えられない
Causative 迎えさせる 迎えさせない
Imperative 迎えろ 迎えるな

Handwriting

迎
え
る

Example sentences

We welcomed the new year with the whole family.
証拠の発見により、調査は新たな局面を迎えた。
The investigation entered a new phase with the discovery of the evidence.
いよいよ最終の局面を迎える。
Finally reaching the final stage.
秋になると、一面に黄金色の稲穂が実り、収穫の時期を迎える。
When autumn comes, the golden rice ears ripen everywhere, and the harvest season arrives.
彼は常と変わらぬ笑顔で迎えてくれた。
He welcomed me with his usual unchanging smile.
新年を迎えるに当たって、一年の抱負を語る。
On the occasion of welcoming the New Year, I talk about my resolutions for the year.
彼女はいつもにこやかな表情で客を迎える。
She always welcomes guests with a smiling expression.
その侯爵は、豪華な邸宅で多くの客人を迎えた。
The marquis welcomed many guests at his luxurious mansion.
彼女は王妃として迎えられた。
She was welcomed as the queen consort.
彼女はいつも温かな笑顔で客を迎える。
She always welcomes customers with a warm smile.

Usage Notes

Used for greeting people, welcoming a new period/age, or reaching a milestone.

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