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Japanese

ほれなおす
Meaning: to fall for someone all over again; to regain one's admiration
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 惚れ直す 惚れ直さない
Polite 惚れ直します 惚れ直しません
Past 惚れ直した 惚れ直さなかった
Polite + Past 惚れ直しました 惚れ直しませんでした
Te-form 惚れ直して 惚れ直さなくて
Potential 惚れ直せる 惚れ直せない
Passive 惚れ直される 惚れ直されない
Causative 惚れ直させる 惚れ直させない
Imperative 惚れ直せ 惚れ直すな

Example

最後まで約束を守る彼に、私は惚れ直した。
Because he kept his promise to the very end, I fell for him all over again.

Usage Notes

Used when affection or admiration for someone returns or becomes stronger again after a new experience.

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