Japanese

こなす

こなす
Meaning: to handle; to complete; to digest; to manage
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present こなす こなさない
Polite こなします こなしません
Past こなした こなさなかった
Polite + Past こなしました こなしませんでした
Te-form こなして こなさなくて
Potential こなせる こなせない
Passive こなされる こなされない
Causative こなさせる こなさせない
Imperative こなせ こなすな

Handwriting

こ
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Example sentences

He handled a difficult job efficiently.
母は仕事と家事を完璧にこなしている。
My mother manages both work and housework perfectly.
今日は体調がいいので、ガンガン仕事をこなしていこう。
I'm feeling good today, so let's power through the work.
彼女は若手ながら、海外事業部でバリバリと仕事をこなしている。
Despite being young, she is working hard in the overseas business department.
彼は運動神経が抜群で、どんなスポーツもすぐにこなしてしまう。
He has outstanding motor nerves and can quickly master any sport.
彼は引っ越しの準備を、何から何まで一人でこなした。
He handled everything for the move, from A to Z, all by himself.
彼は変幻自在な演技で、あらゆる役をこなす。
He plays every role with his ever-changing acting.
彼はどのような難しい交渉も、円滑洒脱にこなしてしまう。
He handles any difficult negotiation smoothly and tactfully.
魂を失い、ただ日々のルーチンをこなすだけの自分は、まるで行尸走肉のようだった。
Having lost my soul and just going through daily routines, I felt like a walking corpse.

Usage Notes

Used for tasks, workloads, or physical skills that one performs or completes.

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