Japanese

する

せっする
Meaning: to come in contact with; to treat; to attend to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 接する 接しない
Polite 接します 接しません
Past 接した 接しなかった
Polite + Past 接しました 接しませんでした
Te-form 接して 接しなくて
Potential 接できる 接できない
Passive 接される 接されない
Causative 接させる 接させない
Imperative 接しろ 接するな

Handwriting

接
す
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Example sentences

He treats everyone with kindness.
彼は誰に対しても気安く接する。
He treats everyone in a friendly and approachable manner.
彼はいつも紳士然とした態度で接してくれる。
He always treats me with a gentlemanly attitude.
まことの心を持って人と接することが大切だ。
It is important to interact with people with a sincere heart.
彼の訃報に接し、深い悲しみに暮れた。
Upon receiving news of his death, I was plunged into deep sorrow.
突然の悲報に接し、驚きを隠せなかった。
I was unable to hide my surprise upon receiving the sudden sad news.
彼女は誰に対しても隔てなく接する。
She treats everyone equally without any discrimination.
彼女は仏性の人で、誰にでも優しく接する。
She has a merciful nature and treats everyone kindly.
突然の訃告に接し、驚きを隠せませんでした。
Receiving the sudden death notice, I couldn't hide my surprise.
部下に対しては、一弛一張の態度で接することが大切だ。
It is important to treat subordinates with a balance of strictness and leniency.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical contact, meeting people, or receiving information.

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