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[ほう(法)·じょ(助)·どう(動)·し(詞)]
houjodoushi
noun

Root Words:

[ほう(法) + じょ(助)·どう(動)·し(詞)]
hou + jodoushi

English Meaning(s) for 法助動詞

noun
  1. modal auxiliary verb
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Definition and Synonyms for 法助動詞

Modal Auxiliary Verb an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
Synonyms: 法助動詞

Meanings for each kanji in 法助動詞

法 method; law; rule; principle; model; system Kanji Details »
助 help; rescue; assist Kanji Details »
動 move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake Kanji Details »
詞 part of speech; words; poetry Kanji Details »

Categories 法助動詞 is a member of

Auxiliary Verb a verb that combines with another verb in a verb phrase to help form tense, mood, voice, or condition of the verb it combines with
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