Japanese

える

つたえる
Meaning: to convey; to report; to transmit
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 伝える 伝えない
Polite 伝えます 伝えません
Past 伝えた 伝えなかった
Polite + Past 伝えました 伝えませんでした
Te-form 伝えて 伝えなくて
Potential 伝えられる 伝えられない
Passive 伝えられる 伝えられない
Causative 伝えさせる 伝えさせない
Imperative 伝えろ 伝えるな

Handwriting

伝
え
る

Example sentences

It is important to express feelings of gratitude in words.
彼にはずっと伝えられなかった思いがある。
There are feelings for him that I haven't been able to convey for a long time.
お母様によろしくお伝えください。
Please give my regards to your mother.
彼は満面に笑みを浮かべて、合格の知らせを伝えた。
With a big smile all over his face, he conveyed the news of his success.
欠席する旨を先生に伝えた。
I told the teacher that I would be absent.
彼は重々しい口調で、その決定を皆に伝えた。
He conveyed the decision to everyone in a grave tone.
拙い日本語ですが、一生懸命に自分の気持ちを伝えようとしています。
It is poor Japanese, but I am trying my best to convey my feelings.
この文化遺産を後世に伝える。
This cultural heritage will be passed down to future generations.
彼女は涙声で、感謝の気持ちを伝えた。
She expressed her gratitude in a tearful voice.
ローマ教皇が来日し、平和のメッセージを伝えた。
The Pope visited Japan and delivered a message of peace.

Usage Notes

Used for relaying information, feelings, or traditions to others or to later generations.

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