Japanese

する

こする
Meaning: to beat (a drum); to inspire; to hearten
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 鼓する 鼓しない
Polite 鼓します 鼓しません
Past 鼓した 鼓しなかった
Polite + Past 鼓しました 鼓しませんでした
Te-form 鼓して 鼓しなくて
Potential 鼓できる 鼓できない
Passive 鼓される 鼓されない
Causative 鼓させる 鼓させない
Imperative 鼓しろ 鼓するな

Handwriting

鼓
す
る

Example sentences

He heartened himself and faced the difficulties.
彼は勇を鼓して、強大な敵に立ち向かった。
He mustered his courage and faced the powerful enemy.

Usage Notes

Used when beating a drum or, more metaphorically, when rousing courage or spirit.

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