Japanese

する

きする
Meaning: to resolve; to plan; to expect; to promise
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

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Example sentences

We proceed with preparations to ensure perfection.
前回の選挙で落選した彼は、捲土重来を期して活動を続けている。
He, who lost in the previous election, continues his activities hoping for a comeback.
プロジェクトが揺るぎないものになるよう、基礎研究を重ねて根深柢固を期した。
In order to make the project unwavering, we accumulated basic research and aimed for a solid foundation.

Usage Notes

Has several meanings: 1) to determine a date/time, 2) to resolve or vow to do something, 3) to expect. 'Banzen o kishite' is a common idiom meaning 'to make absolutely sure'.

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