Japanese

でる

めでる
Meaning: to admire; to appreciate; to love
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 愛でる 愛でない
Polite 愛でます 愛でません
Past 愛でた 愛でなかった
Polite + Past 愛でました 愛でませんでした
Te-form 愛でて 愛でなくて
Potential 愛でられる 愛でられない
Passive 愛でられる 愛でられない
Causative 愛でさせる 愛でさせない
Imperative 愛でろ 愛でるな

Handwriting

愛
で
る

Example sentences

While admiring the moon, we quietly shared a drink.
都会の喧騒を離れ、雪月風花を愛でる旅に出た。
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city, I went on a trip to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.

Usage Notes

Used for appreciating the beauty of nature, flowers, or art. Carries a sense of refined enjoyment.

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