Japanese

したう
Meaning: to yearn for; to adore; to follow; to idolize
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 慕う 慕わない
Polite 慕います 慕いません
Past 慕った 慕わなかった
Polite + Past 慕いました 慕いませんでした
Te-form 慕って 慕わなくて
Potential 慕える 慕えない
Passive 慕われる 慕われない
Causative 慕わせる 慕わせない
Causative + Passive 慕わされる 慕わされない
Imperative 慕え 慕うな

Handwriting

慕
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Example sentences

Many students gathered, admiring the old professor's character.
彼は仲間の間では「兄貴」と呼ばれ、慕われている。
He is called 'Aniki' (big brother) among his colleagues and is held in high regard.
彼は日頃から徳を積んでいるため、多くの人に慕われている。
Because he consistently accumulates virtue, he is deeply admired by many people.
その領主は領民から慕われていた
That lord was loved by his people.
彼はこの界隈の親分として、皆から慕われている。
He is adored by everyone as the boss of this area.
彼は温厚な人柄で皆に慕われている。
He is admired by everyone for his gentle personality.
彼は熱血教師として生徒たちに慕われている。
He is adored by his students as a passionate teacher.
彼は人徳のある人として、周囲から深く慕われている。
He is deeply adored by those around him as a person of great virtue.
その司令長官は部下から慕われていた。
That commander-in-chief was adored by his subordinates.
彼は無位無官のまま生涯を終えたが、多くの人に慕われていた
He ended his life without rank or title, but was loved by many.

Usage Notes

Used when one feels a strong attachment, longing, or respect for someone, often following their example or seeking their presence.

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