Japanese

ぶつける

ぶつける
Meaning: to hit; to throw at; to vent (feelings)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present ぶつける ぶつけない
Polite ぶつけます ぶつけません
Past ぶつけた ぶつけなかった
Polite + Past ぶつけました ぶつけませんでした
Te-form ぶつけて ぶつけなくて
Potential ぶつけられる ぶつけられない
Passive ぶつけられる ぶつけられない
Causative ぶつけさせる ぶつけさせない
Imperative ぶつけろ ぶつけるな

Handwriting

ぶ
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Example sentences

Express your honest feelings directly to the other person.
頭をぶつけて、こめかみが痛い。
I hit my head, and my temple hurts.
痛っ!足の指を角にぶつけちゃった。
Ouch! I stubbed my toe on the corner.
彼が立ち上がったとたんに、天井に頭をぶつけた。
The moment he stood up, he hit his head on the ceiling.

Usage Notes

Can describe physically hitting something or metaphorically expressing strong emotions or opinions to someone without hesitation.

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