奉じる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 奉じる | 奉じない |
| Polite | 奉じます | 奉じません |
| Past polite | 奉じました | 奉じませんでした |
| Past | 奉じた | 奉じなかった |
| Te-form | 奉じて | 奉じないで |
| Desire | 奉じたい | 奉じたくない |
| Potential | 奉じられるalso 奉じれる | 奉じられないalso 奉じれない |
| Passive | 奉じられる | 奉じられない |
| Causative | 奉じさせる | 奉じさせない |
| Causative passive | 奉じさせられる | 奉じさせられない |
| Volitional | 奉じよう | |
| Polite volitional | 奉じましょう | |
| Imperative | 奉じろ | 奉じるな |
| Conditional | 奉じれば | 奉じなければ |
| Tara conditional | 奉じたら | 奉じなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Formal, often used for respectfully presenting something to a superior, deity, or institution. Common in historical or ceremonial contexts.
I offer a sacred branch at the shrine.
I present my new work to my master.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
obey; follow; believe in; serve
Used for faithfully following a doctrine, command, or person of authority. Often appears in literary or formal writing.
He followed his teacher's teachings all his life.
We are in a position to uphold the constitution.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
proudly bear; carry out with pride
Rare, literary use for undertaking a mission or duty with a sense of honor. Often seen in set phrases like 大任を奉じる.
He goes to a distant land, proudly bearing a great mission.