Japanese

する
Meaning: to do; to carry out; to perform
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 為る 為ない
Polite 為ます 為ません
Past 為た 為なかった
Polite + Past 為ました 為ませんでした
Te-form 為て 為なくて
Passive 為れる 為れない
Causative 為させる 為させない
Imperative 為ろ 為るな

Handwriting

為
る

Example sentences

I study Japanese every day.
彼の方針は一貫している。
His policy is consistent.
彼は残虐な行為をした。
He committed a cruel act.
祖母は小さな花圃を大切にしている。
My grandmother cherishes her small flower garden.

Usage Notes

One of the most common and versatile verbs in Japanese, used for actions, states, and making verbs out of nouns.

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