Japanese

する

てっする
Meaning: to pierce; to devote oneself; to stick to (a role)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 徹する 徹しない
Polite 徹します 徹しません
Past 徹した 徹しなかった
Polite + Past 徹しました 徹しませんでした
Te-form 徹して 徹しなくて
Potential 徹できる 徹できない
Passive 徹される 徹されない
Causative 徹させる 徹させない
Imperative 徹しろ 徹するな

Handwriting

徹
す
る

Example

He decided to stick to being a behind-the-scenes supporter for the team.

Usage Notes

Means to consistently maintain a certain attitude or role. Can also mean to pierce through or to last through a period of time.

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