Japanese

する

かする
Meaning: to impose (a fine, penalty, etc.); to sentence
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 科する 科しない
Polite 科します 科しません
Past 科した 科しなかった
Polite + Past 科しました 科しませんでした
Te-form 科して 科しなくて
Potential 科できる 科できない
Passive 科される 科されない
Causative 科させる 科させない
Imperative 科しろ 科するな

Handwriting

科
す
る

Example sentences

The government imposed a fine on the company.
その犯罪には重い刑罰が科されるだろう
Heavy penalties will be imposed for that crime.

Usage Notes

Formal term used in legal or administrative contexts for applying a penalty.

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