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なす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | なす | なさない |
| Polite | なします | なしません |
| Past polite | なしました | なしませんでした |
| Past | なした | なさなかった |
| Te-form | なして | なさないで |
| Desire | なしたい | なしたくない |
| Potential | なせる | なせない |
| Passive | なされる | なされない |
| Causative | なさせる | なさせない |
| Causative passive | なさせられる | なさせられない |
| Volitional | なそう | |
| Polite volitional | なしましょう | |
| Imperative | なせ | なすな |
| Conditional | なせば | なさなければ |
| Tara conditional | なしたら | なさなかったら |
Meanings
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godan verb (-su), transitive verb
do; carry out; commit; bring about
usually written using kana alone
A somewhat formal or literary verb for performing an action, achieving a result, or committing a deed. Often used in set phrases and expressions rather than everyday conversation, where する is more common.
He accomplished many great deeds.
I just do what must be done.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を為すto carry out / accomplish something
He accomplished a great feat that remains in history.
- 罪を為すto commit a crime
He committed a crime and was punished.
Expressions
- 不善を為すcommit vice; do evil
- なすがままat the mercy of; as one is led by
- 入るを量りて出ずるを為すlive within your means; cut your coat according to your cloth