Japanese

えがきだす
Meaning: to draw; to depict; to portray
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 描き出す 描き出さない
Polite 描き出します 描き出しません
Past 描き出した 描き出さなかった
Polite + Past 描き出しました 描き出しませんでした
Te-form 描き出して 描き出さなくて
Potential 描き出せる 描き出せない
Passive 描き出される 描き出されない
Causative 描き出させる 描き出させない
Imperative 描き出せ 描き出すな

Handwriting

描
き
出
す

Example sentences

This novel skillfully portrays the psychology of its characters.
その画家は独自の技法を駆使して、幻想的な風景を描き出した。
The painter made full use of his own unique techniques to create a fantastical landscape.
この小説は、日本文化の真髄を見事に描き出している。
This novel brilliantly depicts the true essence of Japanese culture.

Usage Notes

Can be used for literally drawing something, or figuratively for describing or imagining something in detail.

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