Japanese

わす

かわす
Meaning: to exchange; to intersect
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 交わす 交わさない
Polite 交わします 交わしません
Past 交わした 交わさなかった
Polite + Past 交わしました 交わしませんでした
Te-form 交わして 交わさなくて
Potential 交わせる 交わせない
Passive 交わされる 交わされない
Causative 交わさせる 交わさせない
Imperative 交わせ 交わすな

Handwriting

交
わ
す

Example sentences

They exchanged a firm handshake upon parting.
この問題を巡って、激しい議論が交わされた。
A heated discussion took place regarding this issue.
卒業式で先生と別れの挨拶を交わした。
We exchanged farewell greetings with the teacher at the graduation ceremony.
彼らは初対面の挨拶として握手を交わした。
They exchanged a handshake as a first-time greeting.
二人は堅い握手を交わした
The two of them exchanged a firm handshake.
彼らは静かな公園で口づけを交わした。
They exchanged a kiss in a quiet park.
二人は固い契りを交わした。
The two made a solemn vow.
その問題について、私たちは活発な討論を交わした。
We had a lively discussion about that issue.
その新しい法案を巡って、議会で激しい論議が交わされた。
A heated debate was held in the diet over the new bill.
会う人ごとに笑顔で挨拶を交わした。
Exchanged greetings with a smile with every person I met.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for exchanging words, greetings, or physical actions like handshakes between two parties.

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