Japanese

うつりゆく
Meaning: to change over time; to move on; to pass
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 移り行く 移り行かない
Polite 移り行きます 移り行きません
Past 移り行った 移り行かなかった
Polite + Past 移り行きました 移り行きませんでした
Te-form 移り行って 移り行かなくて
Potential 移り行ける 移り行けない
Passive 移り行かれる 移り行かれない
Causative 移り行かせる 移り行かせない
Causative + Passive 移り行かされる 移り行かされない
Imperative 移り行け 移り行くな

Handwriting

移
り
行
く

Example

The world is constantly changing.

Usage Notes

Describes a gradual change or transition as time passes. Often used for shifts in society, nature, or the human heart.

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