Japanese

やる
Meaning: to do; to give (to an inferior, animal, etc.); to send
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 遣る 遣らない
Polite 遣ります 遣りません
Past 遣った 遣らなかった
Polite + Past 遣りました 遣りませんでした
Te-form 遣って 遣らなくて
Potential 遣れる 遣れない
Passive 遣られる 遣られない
Causative 遣らせる 遣らせない
Causative + Passive 遣らされる 遣らされない
Imperative 遣れ 遣るな

Handwriting

遣
る

Example

I'm going to do my homework now.

Usage Notes

「遣る」 is a very versatile verb. In this context, it's a casual way of saying 'to do'. When used for giving, it implies the receiver is of lower status.

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