Japanese

える

さえる
Meaning: to be clear; to be serene; to be sharp; to be skillful
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

冴
え
る

Example

The stars are shining clearly in the winter night sky.

Usage Notes

Used for clarity of light, sound, or color, as well as mental sharpness or refined skill.

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