出馬する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 出馬する | 出馬しない |
| Polite | 出馬します | 出馬しません |
| Past polite | 出馬しました | 出馬しませんでした |
| Past | 出馬した | 出馬しなかった |
| Te-form | 出馬して | 出馬しないで |
| Desire | 出馬したい | 出馬したくない |
| Potential | 出馬できる | 出馬できない |
| Passive | 出馬される | 出馬されない |
| Causative | 出馬させる | 出馬させない |
| Causative passive | 出馬させられる | 出馬させられない |
| Volitional | 出馬しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 出馬しましょう | |
| Imperative | 出馬しろ | 出馬するな |
| Conditional | 出馬すれば | 出馬しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 出馬したら | 出馬しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
running for election; coming forward as a candidate
The most common modern meaning: formally announcing one's candidacy in an election. Often used with する.
He announced his intention to run in the next mayoral election.
Many candidates are preparing to run for office.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
going on horseback (to battle)
Historical term referring to riding out to battle on horseback. Not used in modern contexts except in historical descriptions.
In the Warring States period, warlords themselves rode out to battle.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
going in person
Used when someone, especially a person of importance, goes somewhere in person to handle a matter directly. Less common than the election sense.
The company president went in person to handle the negotiations.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
letting out a horse; taking out a horse
Archaic meaning; refers to the act of taking a horse out of a stable or letting it out. No longer in common use.
Old documents contain descriptions of taking out a horse for exercise.
He plans to run for the next election from Tokyo.
The president himself went in person to handle the negotiations.
She decided to run in the mayoral election.
The prime minister is expected to announce his candidacy next month.