Japanese

はくす
Meaning: to gain; to win; to achieve
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 博す 博さない
Polite 博します 博しません
Past 博した 博さなかった
Polite + Past 博しました 博しませんでした
Te-form 博して 博さなくて
Potential 博せる 博せない
Passive 博される 博されない
Causative 博させる 博させない
Imperative 博せ 博すな

Handwriting

博
す

Example sentences

His new movie won great acclaim all over the world.
その新商品は市場で好評を博した。
The new product was well-received in the market.
その映画は、熱狂的なファンによってカルト的人気を博している。
That movie enjoys cult popularity among enthusiastic fans.

Usage Notes

Often used for gaining reputation, popularity, or public recognition.

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