気色立つ · godan verb (-tsu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 気色立つ | 気色立たない |
| Polite | 気色立ちます | 気色立ちません |
| Past polite | 気色立ちました | 気色立ちませんでした |
| Past | 気色立った | 気色立たなかった |
| Te-form | 気色立って | 気色立たないで |
| Desire | 気色立ちたい | 気色立ちたくない |
| Potential | 気色立てる | 気色立てない |
| Passive | 気色立たれる | 気色立たれない |
| Causative | 気色立たせる | 気色立たせない |
| Causative passive | 気色立たせられるalso 気色立たされる | 気色立たせられないalso 気色立たされない |
| Volitional | 気色立とう | |
| Polite volitional | 気色立ちましょう | |
| Imperative | 気色立て | 気色立つな |
| Conditional | 気色立てば | 気色立たなければ |
| Tara conditional | 気色立ったら | 気色立たなかったら |
show signs of emotion; reveal feelings in expression or behavior
Describes when someone's inner state becomes visible through their face, attitude, or actions. Often used when a person cannot hide their feelings.
He showed signs of anger in his expression.
Her anxiety is showing on her face.
put on airs; act self-important
Used when someone behaves in a way that shows they think highly of themselves, often with a negative nuance.
He's been putting on airs since his promotion.
become lively with voices and noise
Describes a place or gathering becoming animated, with people talking and making noise. Somewhat rare and literary.
The party was in full swing, and the room became lively with voices.