pronominal verb
A linguistic term for a verb that incorporates a pronoun-like element, often used in Romance language grammar. In Japanese linguistics, it may refer to certain verb forms that function similarly to pronouns.
See also: 代名詞
French pronominal verbs are a type of verb that takes a reflexive pronoun.
The concept of pronominal verbs is not very common in Japanese grammar.
代名詞 means 'pronoun', while 代名動詞 specifically refers to a verb with pronominal characteristics.
Compound of 代名 (pronoun) and 動詞 (verb), likely a calque from a Western linguistic term such as 'pronominal verb'.