Japanese

てる

くわだてる
Meaning: to plan; to attempt; to scheme
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 企てる 企てない
Polite 企てます 企てません
Past 企てた 企てなかった
Polite + Past 企てました 企てませんでした
Te-form 企てて 企てなくて
Potential 企てられる 企てられない
Passive 企てられる 企てられない
Causative 企てさせる 企てさせない
Imperative 企てろ 企てるな

Handwriting

企
て
る

Example sentences

He is planning a trip around the world.
彼らは政府を倒すための陰謀を企てている。
They are plotting a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
彼は謀反を企てた
He plotted a rebellion.

Usage Notes

Often used for planning something significant, bold, or sometimes negative (scheming).

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