Japanese

なわれる

おこなわれる
Meaning: to be held; to take place; to be practiced; to be popular
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 行なわれる 行なわれない
Polite 行なわれます 行なわれません
Past 行なわれた 行なわれなかった
Polite + Past 行なわれました 行なわれませんでした
Te-form 行なわれて 行なわれなくて
Potential 行なわれられる 行なわれられない
Passive 行なわれられる 行なわれられない
Causative 行なわれさせる 行なわれさせない
Imperative 行なわれろ 行なわれるな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

Ancient customs are still practiced in this region even now.
豊かな森林を守るために、植林活動が行われている。
Tree-planting activities are being carried out to protect the lush forests.
新型車の完成お披露目会が行われた。
An unveiling ceremony for the new car model was held.

Usage Notes

Used for events, ceremonies, or practices that occur or are widely recognized. It is the passive form of 'okona-u' but often functions as an intransitive verb.

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