Japanese

こころをうばう
Meaning: to captivate; to completely charm someone
Part of Speech: Verb, Expression

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 心を奪う 心を奪わない
Polite 心を奪います 心を奪いません
Past 心を奪った 心を奪わなかった
Polite + Past 心を奪いました 心を奪いませんでした
Te-form 心を奪って 心を奪わなくて
Potential 心を奪える 心を奪えない
Passive 心を奪われる 心を奪われない
Causative 心を奪わせる 心を奪わせない
Causative + Passive 心を奪わされる 心を奪わされない
Imperative 心を奪え 心を奪うな

Example

夕暮れの海の色は、旅人の心を奪う。
The color of the sea at dusk captivates the traveler.

Usage Notes

Used when beauty, skill, interest, or excellence strongly draws someone's attention and feelings.

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