popular JLPT N1 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to consist of, to be made up of, to be composed of
- to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement), to hold true (e.g. of a theory), to be valid
- to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.), to carry on, to keep going
popular JLPT N3 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to)
- to disappoint, to let down
popular rarely used kanji form JLPT N5 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb intransitive verb
- to sing
- to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem, to express in the form of a poem, to recite (a poem)
popular rarely used kanji form godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to delight, to please, to make (someone) happy, to give pleasure (to)
popular search-only kanji form godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to project, to show (on a screen), to reflect (of a mirror, lake, etc.)
- to portray, to depict, to describe
- to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
popular JLPT N1 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to fear, to doubt, to have misgivings about, to worry about, to be anxious about, to be apprehensive about
popular godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to wield, to brandish, to flourish, to wave (about), to swing
- to display (one's knowledge), to show off
- to abuse (one's power)
- to manipulate someone
popular rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form JLPT N4 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb dated term
- to enjoy, to take pleasure in, to have a good time, to have fun, to amuse oneself
- to look forward to
popular JLPT N2 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to surprise, to frighten, to create a stir
popular JLPT N3 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to hate, to dislike, to loathe