付す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 付す | 付さない |
| Polite | 付します | 付しません |
| Past polite | 付しました | 付しませんでした |
| Past | 付した | 付さなかった |
| Te-form | 付して | 付さないで |
| Desire | 付したい | 付したくない |
| Potential | 付せる | 付せない |
| Passive | 付される | 付されない |
| Causative | 付させる | 付させない |
| Causative passive | 付させられる | 付させられない |
| Volitional | 付そう | |
| Polite volitional | 付しましょう | |
| Imperative | 付せ | 付すな |
| Conditional | 付せば | 付さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 付したら | 付さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for physically or figuratively attaching something, such as a seal, note, or condition. Often seen in formal or written contexts.
See also: 付する
書類に印を付す。
Affix a seal to the document.
Attach conditions to the contract.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Means to leave a matter to someone or something, or to treat it as such. Common in patterns like ~に付す (entrust to) or ~として付す (handle as).
See also: 付する
Refer the matter to the committee.
Let the proposal go unquestioned (treat it as not worth asking about).
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Rare usage meaning to follow or obey a leader. Mostly found in older or literary texts.
See also: 付する
In old documents, 将に付す means to follow the general.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for formally submitting documents, reports, or applications. Often seen in bureaucratic or official contexts.
See also: 付する
Submit the application form at the counter.