Japanese

さかる
Meaning: to prosper; to flourish; to rage (of fire); to be in heat
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 盛る 盛らない
Polite 盛ります 盛りません
Past 盛った 盛らなかった
Polite + Past 盛りました 盛りませんでした
Te-form 盛って 盛らなくて
Potential 盛れる 盛れない
Passive 盛られる 盛られない
Causative 盛らせる 盛らせない
Causative + Passive 盛らされる 盛らされない
Imperative 盛れ 盛るな

Handwriting

盛
る

Example

The flames are raging.

Usage Notes

Read as 'sakaru'. Distinct from 'moru' (to serve/fill). Often used for fire burning strongly or animals in breeding season.

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