Japanese

らう

かたらう
Meaning: to talk together; to converse; to chat; to pledge
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 語らう 語らわない
Polite 語らいます 語らいません
Past 語らった 語らわなかった
Polite + Past 語らいました 語らいませんでした
Te-form 語らって 語らわなくて
Potential 語らえる 語らえない
Passive 語らわれる 語らわれない
Causative 語らわせる 語らわせない
Causative + Passive 語らわされる 語らわされない
Imperative 語らえ 語らうな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

The time spent talking all night with an old friend around a bonfire is exceptional.
その掛け軸には、商山四皓が静かに語らう姿が描かれていた。
The hanging scroll depicted the four recluses of Mount Shang quietly conversing.

Usage Notes

Refers to talking together in a friendly, relaxed way for a period of time. It can also mean to pledge love or to win someone over to one's side.

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