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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 階段を上る | 階段を上らない |
| Polite | 階段を上ります | 階段を上りません |
| Past | 階段を上った | 階段を上らなかった |
| Polite + Past | 階段を上りました | 階段を上りませんでした |
| Te-form | 階段を上って | 階段を上らなくて |
| Potential | 階段を上れる | 階段を上れない |
| Passive | 階段を上られる | 階段を上られない |
| Causative | 階段を上らせる | 階段を上らせない |
| Causative + Passive | 階段を上らされる | 階段を上らされない |
| Imperative | 階段を上れ | 階段を上るな |
Example
健康のために、エレベーターではなく階段を上るようにしている。
For my health, I make it a point to go up the stairs instead of using the elevator.
Usage Notes
A set phrase describing the physical action of ascending stairs. Often used in the context of exercise or everyday movement.
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