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Japanese

する

みをていする
Meaning: to put oneself on the line; to risk one's life or safety
Part of Speech: Verb, Expression

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 身を挺する 身を挺しない
Polite 身を挺します 身を挺しません
Past 身を挺した 身を挺しなかった
Polite + Past 身を挺しました 身を挺しませんでした
Te-form 身を挺して 身を挺しなくて
Potential 身を挺できる 身を挺できない
Passive 身を挺される 身を挺されない
Causative 身を挺させる 身を挺させない
Imperative 身を挺しろ 身を挺するな

Example

彼は仲間を守るためなら身を挺する覚悟がある。
He is prepared to put himself on the line to protect his companions.

Usage Notes

This formal expression often describes physical danger or self-sacrifice for another person or a cause.

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