Japanese

ばむ

けしきばむ
Meaning: to show signs of anger; to take offense; to get angry
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 気色ばむ 気色ばまない
Polite 気色ばみます 気色ばみません
Past 気色ばんだ 気色ばまなかった
Polite + Past 気色ばみました 気色ばみませんでした
Te-form 気色ばんで 気色ばまなくて
Potential 気色ばめる 気色ばめない
Passive 気色ばまれる 気色ばまれない
Causative 気色ばませる 気色ばませない
Causative + Passive 気色ばまされる 気色ばまされない
Imperative 気色ばめ 気色ばむな

Handwriting

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Example

She inadvertently became indignant at his rude attitude.

Usage Notes

Implies a subtle display of displeasure or anger, often through facial expressions or demeanor.

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