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Japanese

はべる
Meaning: to attend upon; to wait respectfully near a superior
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 侍る 侍ない
Polite 侍ます 侍ません
Past 侍た 侍なかった
Polite + Past 侍ました 侍ませんでした
Te-form 侍て 侍なくて
Potential 侍られる 侍られない
Passive 侍られる 侍られない
Causative 侍させる 侍させない
Imperative 侍ろ 侍るな

Example

古い物語では、若い従者が姫のそばに侍る。
In an old tale, a young attendant stays by the princess's side.

Usage Notes

A literary or old-fashioned verb for serving or remaining close to a high-ranking person. Modern everyday speech usually uses more common verbs for accompanying or serving.

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