Japanese

げる

とげる
Meaning: to achieve; to accomplish; to result in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 遂げる 遂げない
Polite 遂げます 遂げません
Past 遂げた 遂げなかった
Polite + Past 遂げました 遂げませんでした
Te-form 遂げて 遂げなくて
Potential 遂げられる 遂げられない
Passive 遂げられる 遂げられない
Causative 遂げさせる 遂げさせない
Imperative 遂げろ 遂げるな

Example sentences

彼はついに念願の目的を遂げた。
He finally achieved his long-cherished goal.
数年の空白を経て、あの伝説のバンドが奇跡の復活を遂げた。
After a few years' hiatus, that legendary band made a miraculous comeback.
この町は過去十年で劇的な変貌を遂げた
This town has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last ten years.
その企業は新しい技術の導入により、さらなる飛躍を遂げた。
The company achieved further rapid progress through the introduction of new technology.
科学技術は目覚ましい発展を遂げた。
Science and technology have achieved remarkable development.

Usage Notes

Used for accomplishing an objective or reaching a final state, often describing significant results or even tragic ends.

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