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[どう()·()]
doushi
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 動詞

noun, no adjective
  1. verb

Definition and Synonyms for 動詞

Verb the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
Synonyms: 動詞
Verb a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence
Synonyms: 動詞

Meanings for each kanji in 動詞

» move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake
» part of speech; words; poetry

Categories 動詞 is a member of

Content Word a word to which an independent meaning can be assigned
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Major Form Class any of the major parts of speech of traditional grammar
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 動詞

Sample Sentences for 動詞

Sometimes a verb is derived from a noun and sometimes it is the other way around.
With the subjunctive past all the 'be' verbs become 'were', OK?
Conjugation of irregular verbs - essential for those learning English.
This verb is normally used only in the third person.
'Verb' refers to the predicate verb. Predicate verbs change their form depending on the subject and the time expressed.

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