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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 言葉に詰まる | 言葉に詰まらない |
| Polite | 言葉に詰まります | 言葉に詰まりません |
| Past | 言葉に詰まった | 言葉に詰まらなかった |
| Polite + Past | 言葉に詰まりました | 言葉に詰まりませんでした |
| Te-form | 言葉に詰まって | 言葉に詰まらなくて |
| Potential | 言葉に詰まれる | 言葉に詰まれない |
| Passive | 言葉に詰まられる | 言葉に詰まられない |
| Causative | 言葉に詰まらせる | 言葉に詰まらせない |
| Causative + Passive | 言葉に詰まらされる | 言葉に詰まらされない |
| Imperative | 言葉に詰まれ | 言葉に詰まるな |
Handwriting
Example
He was at a loss for words at the sudden question.
Usage Notes
Used when one cannot speak further because they cannot find the right expression or are unable to explain or reply.
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