Japanese

がする

おとがする
Meaning: to make a sound; to be heard
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

音
が
す
る

Example

A strange sound is coming from the kitchen.

Usage Notes

Used when a sound is produced or perceived. Often implies a spontaneous or external sound.

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