Japanese

する

はっする
Meaning: to emit; to issue; to utter; to originate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

発
す
る

Example sentences

That old machine sometimes makes a strange noise.
彼は突然奇声を発して走り出した
He suddenly let out a strange cry and started running.
この物質は紫外線を当てると緑色の蛍光を発する。
This substance emits green fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet rays.
天皇は詔勅を発して、新しい法律を公布した。
The Emperor issued an imperial edict and promulgated a new law.
先生の厳しい態度に畏縮してしまい、一言も発することができなかった。
He was so intimidated by the teacher's stern attitude that he couldn't say a word.
蛍石は、紫外線を照射すると蛍光を発する鉱物です。
Fluorite is a mineral that emits fluorescence when irradiated with ultraviolet light.

Usage Notes

Used for sounds, light, smells, or when starting a movement or thought.

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