Japanese

かす

とどろかす
Meaning: to make a loud sound; to make famous; to make one's heart throb
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

轟
か
す

Example sentences

He made his name known throughout the world for his wonderful achievements.
その若き武将は、蓋世之才を轟かせていた。
The young general made his world-shaking talent known far and wide.
彼は度重なる勝利によって、その驍名を天下に轟かせた。
He spread his military renown across the land through his many victories.

Usage Notes

Often used in the context of making a name for oneself (名を轟かす) or making a loud sound (音を轟かす).

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