恵む · godan verb (-mu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 恵む | 恵まない |
| Polite | 恵みます | 恵みません |
| Past polite | 恵みました | 恵みませんでした |
| Past | 恵んだ | 恵まなかった |
| Te-form | 恵んで | 恵まないで |
| Desire | 恵みたい | 恵みたくない |
| Potential | 恵める | 恵めない |
| Passive | 恵まれる | 恵まれない |
| Causative | 恵ませる | 恵ませない |
| Causative passive | 恵ませられるalso 恵まされる | 恵ませられないalso 恵まされない |
| Volitional | 恵もう | |
| Polite volitional | 恵みましょう | |
| Imperative | 恵め | 恵むな |
| Conditional | 恵めば | 恵まなければ |
| Tara conditional | 恵んだら | 恵まなかったら |
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
bless; show mercy to
Often has a religious, literary, or elevated feeling: a deity, heaven, nature, or a powerful benefactor grants favor, mercy, or a fortunate gift.
Heaven blessed him with a wonderful voice.
It is believed that God shows mercy to those who suffer.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
give money or goods; give charity
Used when giving money, food, or help to someone in need. It can sound charitable but also somewhat superior or patronizing, depending on context.
I gave some small change to a beggar in front of the station.
She gave food to a family in need.
God blessed the people with a bountiful harvest.
Please spare me a glass of water.
He gave the homeless man some spare change, in a rather condescending way.