Japanese

ちからをかす
Meaning: to help; to assist; to lend a hand
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 力を貸す 力を貸さない
Polite 力を貸します 力を貸しません
Past 力を貸した 力を貸さなかった
Polite + Past 力を貸しました 力を貸しませんでした
Te-form 力を貸して 力を貸さなくて
Potential 力を貸せる 力を貸せない
Passive 力を貸される 力を貸されない
Causative 力を貸させる 力を貸させない
Imperative 力を貸せ 力を貸すな

Handwriting

力
を
貸
す

Example

I gladly lent a hand to a friend in need.

Usage Notes

An idiomatic expression meaning to help or support someone. It implies active participation.

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