Japanese

へる
Meaning: to pass; to elapse; to go through
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 経る 経ない
Polite 経ます 経ません
Past 経た 経なかった
Polite + Past 経ました 経ませんでした
Te-form 経て 経なくて
Potential 経られる 経られない
Passive 経られる 経られない
Causative 経させる 経させない
Imperative 経ろ 経るな

Handwriting

経
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Example sentences

After 20 years, this bridge was finally completed.
数年の空白を経て、あの伝説のバンドが奇跡の復活を遂げた。
After a few years' hiatus, that legendary band made a miraculous comeback.
十年間の修行を経て、ようやく一人前の職人としてものになった。
After ten years of training, he finally became a full-fledged craftsman.
チョウはさなぎを経て成虫に変態する。
Butterflies undergo metamorphosis from pupae to adults.
二人は三年の交際を経て婚約した。
The two got engaged after three years of dating.
彼は長年の修行を経て、ようやく自分の店を構えて独立した。
After years of training, he finally opened his own shop and became independent.
彼は厳しい審査を経て、プロの技術者として認定された。
He was certified as a professional engineer after a strict examination.
旅人は長い道のりを経て、ようやく王都に到着した。
The traveler arrived at the royal capital at last after a long journey.
長の年月を経て、ようやく夢が叶った。
After many long years, the dream finally came true.
この古い建物には、長い年月を経た独特の味わいがある。
This old building has a unique charm that has passed through many years.

Usage Notes

Used for the passage of time or passing through a physical location or process.

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