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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 早鐘を打つ | 早鐘を打たない |
| Polite | 早鐘を打ちます | 早鐘を打ちません |
| Past | 早鐘を打った | 早鐘を打たなかった |
| Polite + Past | 早鐘を打ちました | 早鐘を打ちませんでした |
| Te-form | 早鐘を打って | 早鐘を打たなくて |
| Potential | 早鐘を打てる | 早鐘を打てない |
| Passive | 早鐘を打たれる | 早鐘を打たれない |
| Causative | 早鐘を打たせる | 早鐘を打たせない |
| Causative + Passive | 早鐘を打たされる | 早鐘を打たされない |
| Imperative | 早鐘を打て | 早鐘を打つな |
Example
緊張して、胸が早鐘を打つように感じる。
When I get nervous, it feels as if my heart is pounding.
Usage Notes
Used figuratively for a heart pounding from nervousness, excitement, fear, or anticipation; the image compares the heartbeat to a rapidly struck bell.
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