Japanese

てる

ひきたてる
Meaning: to set off; to enhance; to favor; to support
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

引
き
立
て
る

Example sentences

The blue tie sets off his suit.
昆布と鰹節から丁寧にとった出汁は、料理の味を一層引き立てる。
Soup stock carefully made from kelp and bonito flakes further enhances the flavor of the dish.

Usage Notes

Used when one thing makes another look better by contrast, or when someone in power supports a subordinate.

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