List: verb (generic)
All kinds of Japanese verbs
proverb expression su verb - precursor to the modern suru verb (generic) colloquial
- a wise man changes his mind, a fool never, the wise adapt themselves to changed circumstances
- the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to give vent to (one's feeling), to hint (at something), to intimate, to suggest
godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to show unwillingness (to do), to be reluctant (to do), to look annoyed, to show signs of finding something bothersome
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to soothe one's soul, to raise one's spirits
Ichidan verb verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to start, to start up, to embark on, to get going, to commence
godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to push forcefully
Ichidan verb verb (generic) transitive verb
- to lay the foundation for (e.g. a theory), to lay the basis for
archaic suru verb verb (generic) intransitive verb transitive verb
- to be inevitable, to be certain
- to resolve (to do)
Ichidan verb verb (generic) transitive verb
- to write incorrectly, to miswrite
- to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes, to ruin, to make a mess of
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to tighten the reins, to bring (someone) under control