伏する
伏する · suru verb (special)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 伏する | 伏さない |
| Polite | 伏します | 伏しません |
| Past polite | 伏しました | 伏しませんでした |
| Past | 伏した | 伏さなかった |
| Te-form | 伏して | 伏さないで |
| Desire | 伏したい | 伏したくない |
| Potential | 伏せる | 伏せない |
| Passive | 伏されるalso formal 伏せられる | 伏されないalso formal 伏せられない |
| Causative | 伏させる | 伏させない |
| Causative passive | 伏させられる | 伏させられない |
| Volitional | 伏そう | |
| Polite volitional | 伏しましょう | |
| Imperative | 伏せ | 伏するな |
| Conditional | 伏せば | 伏さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 伏したら | 伏さなかったら |
Meanings
suru verb (special), intransitive verb, transitive verb
crouch; stoop; bend down; prostrate oneself; lie down
Describes lowering the body, from bending over to lying flat. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
He prostrated himself on the ground to avoid the enemy's attack.
Crouching in the grass, waiting for prey.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb, transitive verb
Figurative use: to give in, bow to authority, or admit defeat. Often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
He finally surrendered to the enemy.
I had no choice but to submit to force.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb, transitive verb
To hide by lying low or staying out of sight. Often used in literary or historical narratives.
He hid in the mountains and let the pursuers pass.