Japanese

える

まじえる
Meaning: to mix; to include; to exchange; to cross
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 交える 交えない
Polite 交えます 交えません
Past 交えた 交えなかった
Polite + Past 交えました 交えませんでした
Te-form 交えて 交えなくて
Potential 交えられる 交えられない
Passive 交えられる 交えられない
Causative 交えさせる 交えさせない
Imperative 交えろ 交えるな

Handwriting

交
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Example sentences

We had a pleasant talk while mixing in some jokes.
彼は強敵と一戦を交える準備を整えた。
He prepared to engage in a battle with a strong enemy.
彼のユーモアは時に皮肉を交えた諧謔となる。
His humor sometimes becomes a sarcasm-infused wit.
祖父はよく面白い譬話を交えて教訓を語ってくれた。
My grandfather often taught me lessons using interesting parables.

Usage Notes

Used for adding something to a conversation (like jokes), exchanging words or fire, or physically crossing things (like swords or knees).

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