Japanese

なす
Meaning: to form; to achieve; to make up
Part of Speech: Verb

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 成す 成さない
Polite 成します 成しません
Past 成した 成さなかった
Polite + Past 成しました 成しませんでした
Te-form 成して 成さなくて
Potential 成せる 成せない
Passive 成される 成されない
Causative 成させる 成させない
Imperative 成せ 成すな

Handwriting

成
す

Example sentences

Migratory birds are forming a large flock in the sky.
彼は勤倹貯蓄に励み、財を成した。
He built his fortune by striving in diligence and thrift.

Usage Notes

Used for forming a shape or group, or achieving a result.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.