波立つ · godan verb (-tsu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 波立つ | 波立たない |
| Polite | 波立ちます | 波立ちません |
| Past polite | 波立ちました | 波立ちませんでした |
| Past | 波立った | 波立たなかった |
| Te-form | 波立って | 波立たないで |
| Desire | 波立ちたい | 波立ちたくない |
| Potential | 波立てる | 波立てない |
| Passive | 波立たれる | 波立たれない |
| Causative | 波立たせる | 波立たせない |
| Causative passive | 波立たせられるalso 波立たされる | 波立たせられないalso 波立たされない |
| Volitional | 波立とう | |
| Polite volitional | 波立ちましょう | |
| Imperative | 波立て | 波立つな |
| Conditional | 波立てば | 波立たなければ |
| Tara conditional | 波立ったら | 波立たなかったら |
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
Describes the surface of water, especially the sea, when waves rise and become rough. Often used for weather or sea conditions.
The wind is strong and the sea is choppy.
Before a typhoon, even the lake gets rough.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
Used for things that move in a wavelike manner, such as fields of grass, flags, or a heart beating rapidly from emotion. The heart usage is somewhat literary.
The wheat field is waving in the wind.
His heart beat fast with anticipation.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
be in turmoil; be discordant; have troubles
Describes a situation, group, or relationship that becomes unsettled, conflicted, or troubled. Often used for social or emotional unrest.
The meeting became turbulent due to conflicting opinions.
When there is discord at home, it affects the children too.