Japanese

する

とする
Meaning: to stake or risk something for a purpose
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Example

彼は命を賭して仲間を守った。
He risked his life to protect his companions.

Usage Notes

A formal verb used when someone knowingly puts something valuable at risk, such as life, fortune, reputation, or the future of an organization.

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