交わす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 交わす | 交わさない |
| Polite | 交わします | 交わしません |
| Past polite | 交わしました | 交わしませんでした |
| Past | 交わした | 交わさなかった |
| Te-form | 交わして | 交わさないで |
| Desire | 交わしたい | 交わしたくない |
| Potential | 交わせる | 交わせない |
| Passive | 交わされる | 交わされない |
| Causative | 交わさせる | 交わさせない |
| Causative passive | 交わさせられる | 交わさせられない |
| Volitional | 交わそう | |
| Polite volitional | 交わしましょう | |
| Imperative | 交わせ | 交わすな |
| Conditional | 交わせば | 交わさなければ |
| Tara conditional | 交わしたら | 交わさなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for reciprocal actions: exchanging words, greetings, glances, blows, etc. The object is what is exchanged.
They exchanged a handshake as they parted.
They exchanged lively opinions at the meeting.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Describes physical crossing or interlacing, such as swords, lines, or threads. Less common than sense 1 in everyday speech.
The sound of crossing swords echoed through the dojo.
Find the point where the two lines intersect.
do ... with each other; do ... to one another
Suffix attached to the -masu stem of a verb to indicate a mutual or reciprocal action. Common in compound verbs like 話し交わす, 見交わす.
The two looked at each other and laughed.
They exchanged words with each other after a long time.
The two exchanged glances without saying a word.
The two swordsmen fiercely crossed blades.
They actively exchanged opinions at the meeting.
I had a drink with an old friend after a long time.
exchange with each other; intercommunicate
exchange; interchange