略す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 略す | 略さない |
| Polite | 略します | 略しません |
| Past polite | 略しました | 略しませんでした |
| Past | 略した | 略さなかった |
| Te-form | 略して | 略さないで |
| Desire | 略したい | 略したくない |
| Potential | 略せる | 略せない |
| Passive | 略される | 略されない |
| Causative | 略させる | 略させない |
| Causative passive | 略させられる | 略させられない |
| Volitional | 略そう | |
| Polite volitional | 略しましょう | |
| Imperative | 略せ | 略すな |
| Conditional | 略せば | 略さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 略したら | 略さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for making something shorter, such as a word, name, text, or time.
"Kabushiki-gaisha" is sometimes abbreviated as "(株)".
Since his name is long, everyone calls him "Ken" for short.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used when a part is intentionally left out, such as a step, detail, or section.
Since we're short on time, I'll omit the detailed explanation.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Rare, somewhat old-fashioned or literary use for seizing or stealing something. Modern Japanese usually prefers 奪う or 盗む.
Capture the enemy's position.
In classical texts, expressions like "略す money and goods" can be found.
They abbreviate 'United Nations' to 'Kokuren'.
Since there's no time, I'll leave out part of the explanation.