Japanese

あおる

あおる
Meaning: to fan; to agitate; to instigate; to tailgate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present あおる あおらない
Polite あおります あおりません
Past あおった あおらなかった
Polite + Past あおりました あおりませんでした
Te-form あおって あおらなくて
Potential あおれる あおれない
Passive あおられる あおられない
Causative あおらせる あおらせない
Causative + Passive あおらされる あおらされない
Imperative あおれ あおるな

Handwriting

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Example

One should refrain from words and actions that fan the anxieties of the crowd.

Usage Notes

Literally means to fan flames. Metaphorically means to incite emotions or to tailgate while driving.

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