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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 言葉を選ぶ | 言葉を選ばない |
| Polite | 言葉を選びます | 言葉を選びません |
| Past | 言葉を選んだ | 言葉を選ばなかった |
| Polite + Past | 言葉を選びました | 言葉を選びませんでした |
| Te-form | 言葉を選んで | 言葉を選ばなくて |
| Potential | 言葉を選べる | 言葉を選べない |
| Passive | 言葉を選ばれる | 言葉を選ばれない |
| Causative | 言葉を選ばせる | 言葉を選ばせない |
| Causative + Passive | 言葉を選ばされる | 言葉を選ばされない |
| Imperative | 言葉を選べ | 言葉を選ぶな |
Example
相手を傷つけないよう、慎重に言葉を選ぶ。
I choose my words carefully so as not to hurt the other person.
Usage Notes
Used when one is careful about what they say to avoid offending someone or to be precise.
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