Japanese

える

すえる
Meaning: to set, to place, to appoint
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

据
え
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Example sentences

The president appointed him as the leader of the new project.
その広場には古い石灯籠が一基据えられていた。
An old stone lantern was installed in the plaza.

Usage Notes

Used when placing an object firmly or assigning someone to an important position.

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