わきまえる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | わきまえる | わきまえない |
| Polite | わきまえます | わきまえません |
| Past polite | わきまえました | わきまえませんでした |
| Past | わきまえた | わきまえなかった |
| Te-form | わきまえて | わきまえないで |
| Desire | わきまえたい | わきまえたくない |
| Potential | わきまえられるalso わきまえれる | わきまえられないalso わきまえれない |
| Passive | わきまえられる | わきまえられない |
| Causative | わきまえさせる | わきまえさせない |
| Causative passive | わきまえさせられる | わきまえさせられない |
| Volitional | わきまえよう | |
| Polite volitional | わきまえましょう | |
| Imperative | わきまえろ | わきまえるな |
| Conditional | わきまえれば | わきまえなければ |
| Tara conditional | わきまえたら | わきまえなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
discern; distinguish; tell apart
Used for recognizing a difference, especially between right and wrong, good and bad, or what is appropriate. Often appears in contexts of moral judgment or social awareness.
He can discern right from wrong.
Please make a remark that takes the situation into account.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
know one's place; understand proper behavior; bear in mind
Refers to knowing and observing social norms, manners, or one's own position. Often used in the negative to criticize someone who acts out of line.
He doesn't know his place.
He is a person who knows proper manners.
He acts while being mindful of his own place.
Subordinates should speak while being mindful of their position relative to their boss.
Even when joking, you should be mindful of the time and place.
She is a fine person who knows proper etiquette.
Children should also be taught the ability to discern right from wrong.