Japanese

かす
Meaning: to impose; to sentence
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 科す 科さない
Polite 科します 科しません
Past 科した 科さなかった
Polite + Past 科しました 科しませんでした
Te-form 科して 科さなくて
Potential 科せる 科せない
Passive 科される 科されない
Causative 科させる 科させない
Imperative 科せ 科すな

Handwriting

科
す

Example sentences

A heavy fine was imposed on the violator.
その国に対して経済制裁が科された。
Economic sanctions were imposed on that country.
交通ルールを守らない違反者には罰金が科せられる。
Violators who do not follow traffic rules are fined.
国際社会はその国に対して経済制裁を科すことを決定した。
The international community decided to impose economic sanctions on the country.

Usage Notes

Often used for penalties, taxes, or sentences. Similar to '課す' but more specific to criminal penalties.

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