Japanese

まとう

まとう
Meaning: to wear; to wrap around; to be clothed in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present まとう まとわない
Polite まといます まといません
Past まとうた まとわなかった
Polite + Past まといました まといませんでした
Te-form まとうて まとわなくて
Potential まとえる まとえない
Passive まとわれる まとわれない
Causative まとわせる まとわせない
Causative + Passive まとわされる まとわされない
Imperative まとえ まとうな

Handwriting

ま
と
う

Example sentences

She carries a mysterious air about her.
彼は寒いので、厚い衣服を身にまとった。
He put on thick clothes because it was cold.
彼女は艶やかな振袖を身にまとっていた。
She was wearing a glamorous furisode.
彼女は絢爛たる衣装を身にまとって登場した。
She appeared wrapped in a dazzling costume.

Usage Notes

Often used figuratively for an atmosphere, vibe, or aura. It can also describe physical wrapping or wearing (e.g., mist or fire).

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