弾む · godan verb (-mu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 弾む | 弾まない |
| Polite | 弾みます | 弾みません |
| Past polite | 弾みました | 弾みませんでした |
| Past | 弾んだ | 弾まなかった |
| Te-form | 弾んで | 弾まないで |
| Desire | 弾みたい | 弾みたくない |
| Potential | 弾める | 弾めない |
| Passive | 弾まれる | 弾まれない |
| Causative | 弾ませる | 弾ませない |
| Causative passive | 弾ませられるalso 弾まされる | 弾ませられないalso 弾まされない |
| Volitional | 弾もう | |
| Polite volitional | 弾みましょう | |
| Imperative | 弾め | 弾むな |
| Conditional | 弾めば | 弾まなければ |
| Tara conditional | 弾んだら | 弾まなかったら |
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Describes a ball, object, or surface rebounding elastically. Intransitive.
The ball bounced on the ground.
This ball bounces well.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be stimulated; get lively; be encouraged
Used for emotions, conversation, or atmosphere becoming animated. Often appears as 心が弾む or 話が弾む.
The conversation became lively with talk of the trip.
She is thrilled with anticipation.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
pay handsomely; splurge; part eagerly with money
Transitive use: willingly spend a large amount of money. Common with 金を弾む or チップを弾む.
He pays handsomely for good work.
He cheerfully splurged on the tip.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
breathe hard; pant; be out of breath
Almost exclusively in the fixed phrase 息が弾む. Describes labored breathing after exertion or excitement.
See also: 息が弾む (いきがはずむ)
I was out of breath after running up the stairs.
The rubber ball hit the ground and bounced.
I gave the driver a generous tip.
Her voice was bright with excitement.