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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 時間がかかる | 時間がかからない |
| Polite | 時間がかかります | 時間がかかりません |
| Past | 時間がかかった | 時間がかからなかった |
| Polite + Past | 時間がかかりました | 時間がかかりませんでした |
| Te-form | 時間がかかって | 時間がかからなくて |
| Potential | 時間がかかれる | 時間がかかれない |
| Passive | 時間がかかられる | 時間がかかられない |
| Causative | 時間がかからせる | 時間がかからせない |
| Causative + Passive | 時間がかからされる | 時間がかからされない |
| Imperative | 時間がかかれ | 時間がかかるな |
Handwriting
Example
This dish takes time to make, but the taste is exquisite.
Usage Notes
Indicates that a certain amount of time is required to complete an action or process.
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