Japanese

どうし
Meaning: verb
Part of Speech: Noun

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動
詞

Example sentences

'taberu' (to eat) is a verb.
動詞の過去形を覚えましょう。
Let's memorize the past tense forms of verbs.
日本語の授業で使役動詞の使い方を習った。
I learned how to use causative verbs in Japanese class.
英文法では、動詞の後に目的語が続くことが多い。
In English grammar, an object often follows the verb.
日本語の助動詞は、動詞の後ろに付いて様々な意味を付け加える。
Japanese auxiliary verbs are attached after verbs to add various meanings.
この動詞は自動詞として使われる
This verb is used as an intransitive verb.

Usage Notes

A fundamental part of speech in Japanese grammar, indicating action, occurrence, or state of being.

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