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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 言うことを聞く | 言うことを聞かない |
| Polite | 言うことを聞きます | 言うことを聞きません |
| Past | 言うことを聞いた | 言うことを聞かなかった |
| Polite + Past | 言うことを聞きました | 言うことを聞きませんでした |
| Te-form | 言うことを聞いて | 言うことを聞かなくて |
| Potential | 言うことを聞ける | 言うことを聞けない |
| Passive | 言うことを聞かれる | 言うことを聞かれない |
| Causative | 言うことを聞かせる | 言うことを聞かせない |
| Causative + Passive | 言うことを聞かされる | 言うことを聞かされない |
| Imperative | 言うことを聞け | 言うことを聞くな |
Handwriting
Example
Children should obey their parents.
Usage Notes
A phrase used when someone follows another's instructions or advice. It can also refer to one's body parts working as intended.
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