Japanese

りゆく

うつりゆく
Meaning: to change (with time); to shift; to transition; to pass
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 移りゆく 移りゆかない
Polite 移りゆきます 移りゆきません
Past 移りゆいた 移りゆかなかった
Polite + Past 移りゆきました 移りゆきませんでした
Te-form 移りゆいて 移りゆかなくて
Potential 移りゆける 移りゆけない
Passive 移りゆかれる 移りゆかれない
Causative 移りゆかせる 移りゆかせない
Causative + Passive 移りゆかされる 移りゆかされない
Imperative 移りゆけ 移りゆくな

Handwriting

移
り
ゆ
く

Example

I gaze at the changing scenery from the window.

Usage Notes

Often used poetically or formally to describe things that change or transition over time, like seasons or eras.

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